Homelessness in the United States

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This paper explains that because women are in a particularly difficult position when homeless, they should be the recipients of efforts focused specifically upon their needs, and because homelessness becomes a vicious cycle, inherited by children from parents. The author points out that the problem relating directly to homelessness is the rising cost of housing; limited provisions are made for single-parent families or low-income families. The paper stresses that the focus needs to be on the root of the problems of homelessness.

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The Scope and Nature of the Problem
Recognizing and Alleviating the Problem
Conclusion

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"Statistics gathered from shelters and surveys show that the problem of homelessness in the United States is vast and growing. In fact, according to Shinn and Tsemberis (53), the percentage of homeless over a 5-year period comprises a little more than 3% of the nation. This means that over 600,000 families and more than 1,000,000 children in the United States currently find themselves without homes. These people rely on shelters, streets, cars and campgrounds for places to spend their nights (Nunez and Caruso). Furthermore, requests for emergency shelter increased with 17% from 1999 to 2000, and again with 22% by the year 2001."

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