Homelessness in the United States

Families with children are one of the fastest-growing homeless populations in the United States (National Coalition for the Homeless, 2009). A major cause for family homelessness is the availability to gain employment is mostly in low-wage positions. Another major cause is not having enough affordable housing available for the families to obtain. Homeless families face many concerns regarding not only their physical health, but their mental health and well-being. Children, unfortunately,…

definition of homelessness goes beyond what we imagine. According to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, a homeless person or family is someone who lacks a fixed regular residence (HUD Exchange, 2009); which can be someone who sleeps in a place not meant for human habitation. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act also states that a homeless person or family is also someone who sleeps in a privately or publicly temporary shelter or in a hotel or motel that is being paid by federal,…

Homelessness: the Horrible Epidemic Throughout history, homelessness and poverty have plagued even the most advanced societies. Many wonder how this could be possible because of the many advancements contributing to the wellness of the people; however, no matter how many advancements are made, countries cannot eradicate the seemingly never-ending issue. To the more blessed, homelessness can appear lazy, but they are over-simplifying the issue. There are many other factors to becoming…

not own property, or living on the streets without owning property. Homeless people will say that their home is a box, because it’s their own place. It’s a confusing and misunderstanding topic by any people who do not fulling understand what homelessness is like in the community. The community cannot be a full working community with homeless people in it. They can provide a good life in the community especially when it involves unemployment, the broke economy, and lack of education of people…

topic of homelessness? A vast amount of people in America, specifically in New York City, are homeless. The cause of this is usually the loss of jobs, which leads to the loss of homes. Last year there were three million homeless individuals in the United States. The current economic condition is generating a situation where more families are becoming homeless. Homelessness is dreadful and melancholy. There are many opinions concerning the solution of the homelessness in the United States. The…

harming the homeless. There are multiple different factors that can lead a person to becoming homeless. They include: job loss, physical disabilities, mental illnesses, domestic violence, family disputes, and natural disasters. The main causes of homelessness are traumatic and life altering events that are unexpected and unplanned (Home Aid America). Many homeless citizens face difficult obstacles on an everyday life basis. Many of these people face addictions to drugs or alcohol. They…

Homelessness from a Social Lens Homelessness is a growing concern in the United States, as 7-12 million adults have been homeless at some point in their lives (Markos, Lima, Homelessness). An important question that has been presented is, why should the government adopt financial aid as a solution to homelessness in American cities? This is a very crucial question to think about, as homelessness continues to grow everyday. Overall, it is shown that once people become homeless it is nearly…

610,042 people in the United States found to be homeless on a single random night in January of 2013, twenty percent (20%) of those people were in California. Another thirteen percent was found in New York and another eight in Florida. Why are the rates so much higher in more well-known cities such as these? Evidently, there are greater amounts of homeless people in urban areas; they’re also more visible and counted easier due to services they may use in the city (Homelessness…

Homelessness is a big issue in California, every single night thousands of adults are sleeping in our streets. This image doesn’t reflect the values and norms of being an American. According to the National Alliance to End Homeless, over 610,042 people experience homelessness on any daily bases in the United States. The number of homeless people living in shelters or on the streets has increased by 3,895 adults since 2010. California alone has 66.7 % of homeless that lack shelter that is the…

Introduction Homelessness in the United States is a grave and multifaceted issue for everyone, specifically for youth and young adults. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, 633,782 individuals are faced with homelessness, nightly in the United States. Yearly, there are about 550,000 youth and young adults up to age 24 who are homeless for more than seven days. Of these youth, nearly 50,000 spend many nights on the street, for up to six months or more (2013). The State of…