Homeless Families in America
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Thesis Statement
This paper will examine a subgroup of the homeless population, homeless families. It will explore the multiple causes of family homelessness and the consequences homelessness has on family life. The three main reasons for the abundance of dispossessed families within America are the following: 1) the lack of affordable housing, 2) low wages in the job-market, and 3) insufficient federal aid. In today’s society, these causes are the main contributors towards the heartbreaking condition of family homelessness, which often leads to family breakups, health issues, and educational obstacles. This paper will also give possible solutions to family homelessness and improvement plans for the future.
Defining Homelessness
“Home is where we start from.”(T.S. Eliot)
“Home …is …the human point of ultimate return.” (John Hollander)
Although most people know what homelessness is and it occurs in most societies, it is important to define because the forces of displacement vary greatly, along with the arrangement and meaning of the resulting transient state. The Stewart B McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 defined a homeless person as “an individual who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence or a person who resides in a shelter, welfare hotel, transitional program or place not ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation, such as streets, cars, movie theaters, abandoned buildings, etc.” Resent surveys conducted in the U.S. have confirmed that the homeless population in America is extremely diverse and includes representatives from all segments of society, including: the old and young, men and women, single people and families, city dwellers and rural residents, whites and people of color, employed and unemployed, able workers and people with serious health problems. The diversity among people that are homeless reflects how difficult it is to generalize the causes of homelessness and the needs of homeless people. Robert Rosenheck M.D., the author of Special Populations of Homeless Americans, explains the importance of studying homelessness based on subgroups, “each subgroup [of homeless people] has unique service needs and identifying these needs is critical for program planning and design.” Despite these diversities, homelessness is a devastating situation for all that experience it. Not only have homeless people lost their dwelling, but they have also lost their safety, privacy, control, and domestic comfort.
Homeless Families
Family homelessness is a fairly new social problem in America. Beginning in the early 1980’s, families with children have become the fastest growing segment of the homeless population.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the paper will examine the multiple causes of family homelessness and the consequences it has on family life.
- Explains that the stewart b mckinney homeless assistance act of 1987 defines a homeless person as an individual who lacks an adequate night-time residence.
- Explains that the study shows that requests for emergency shelter increased in the survey cities by an average of 13 percent, with 88 percent of the cities reporting an increase.
- Explains that the paper will examine the multiple causes of family homelessness and the consequences it has on family life.
- Explains that the stewart b mckinney homeless assistance act of 1987 defines a homeless person as an individual who lacks an adequate night-time residence.
- Explains that the study shows that requests for emergency shelter increased in the survey cities by an average of 13 percent, with 88 percent of the cities reporting an increase.
- Lists the main causes of homelessness in america, including lack of affordable housing, mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, unemployment, poverty, prison release, downturn in the economy, limited life skills, and cuts in public assistance programs.
- Explains that the shrinking supply of affordable housing in the united states is causing an increase in homeless families and making it more difficult for them to find a place to live.
- Explains that the lack of affordable housing and insufficient incomes of low-wage jobs make up 55 percent of the reasons families have to leave their homes.
- Explains that the government needs to provide additional support for families with inadequate wages in order for them to be successful.
- Explains that massachusetts' department of transitional assistance is making massive cuts in homeless programs that are planned to go into effect in january 2003. these changes to state and national welfare funds only further decrease the already insufficient financial aid.
- Explains that the traumatizing experience of homelessness has a severe impact on the health and security of families.
- Explains that even with an improving economy, city officials believe that there will be an increasing number of problems with homelessness in american cities.
- Opines that the plight of homeless families in america is a tragedy that has long lasting effects on families, our communities, and our future.
- Cites echegaray, chris. cuts in aid to homeless loom; families to suffer, say social workers.
- Explains shinn, marybeth, and beth weitzman's "homeless families are different" in homelessness in america.
- Describes vissing, yvonne, out of sight out of mind: homeless children and families in small-town america.
- Explains that family homelessness is a relatively new social problem in america. families with children are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population.
- Explains that individual homelessness can also be caused by substance abuse and mental health problems.
- Analyzes the traumatic impact of homelessness on families, stating that homeless children are traumatized by violence and abuse. they are more likely to be hospitalized, delayed immunizations, and elevated blood lead levels.
- Cites the city of phoenix's housing and homeless needs assessment and the national low income housing coalition.
- Cites the u.s. bureau of the census. poverty in the united states: 1999. current population reports.
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- Argues that domestic violence and poverty may intersect with other issues to produce the circumstances that often leave women no other choice but to seek temporary shelter for the short-term.
- Defines homelessness as a person who lacks an adequate, fixed, regular, and adequate night time residence.
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- Argues that defining the patterns of violence that homeless women know all to be too true was to provide a better understanding of the women's experience.
- Cites somers, amy, national research council, understanding violence against women, and alexander, j.
967 wordsRead More - The Homelessness Problem Of Homelessnessexplanatory essayThe economic component of the homelessness situation can be broken down into two interrelated parts: housing affordability and a low income rate. The economic recession that followed the financial crisis of 2007 left many individuals unemployed during a time that saw a spike in the price of housing. So not only did the cost of living increase, the rate of income also decreased accordingly. Unsurprisingly, during these same years homelessness rose from 24.2 percent in 2007 to 29.4 percent in 2009 (citation).
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the 2013 annual homeless assessment report (ahar) to congress reveals that 36 percent of the homeless population consisted of individuals in families.
- Explains the economic component of the homelessness situation can be broken down into two interrelated parts: housing affordability and a low income rate.
- Explains that the government can help reduce the risk of becoming homeless due to economic reasons. nan roman, president of the national alliance to end homelessness, suggests making housing affordable to lower-income families or supplementing their income through vouchers or tax credits.
- Explains that the 2013 annual homeless assessment report (ahar) to congress reveals that 36 percent of the homeless population consisted of individuals in families.
- Explains the economic component of the homelessness situation can be broken down into two interrelated parts: housing affordability and a low income rate.
- Explains that the government can help reduce the risk of becoming homeless due to economic reasons. nan roman, president of the national alliance to end homelessness, suggests making housing affordable to lower-income families or supplementing their income through vouchers or tax credits.
- Asserts that although shelters were created by good intentions, they have evolved into places with negative outcomes as they induce some able-bodied and sane-of-mind people to see shelter as rent-free housing.
- Explains that some critics believe expensive housing is not the root of the problem. however, people suffering from mental illness are often homeless because their illness impairs their ability to find and maintain a source of steady income.
- Explains that the mental and physical state of a person undoubtedly impacts their inclination to end up homeless.
- Explains that housing-oriented programs are more effective solutions for treating the chronically homeless than policies that demand treatment in exchange for housing.
- Explains that there is still speculation on whether housing first is the best approach to help the habitually homeless. advocates for the homeless support the treatment-first model.
- Explains that trauma is not exclusive to soldiers of war, it is also sustained by individuals who have suffered from domestic abuse.
- Opines that the welfare state's evil is not bribing women to have babies, but enabling them to bear children without the natural social restraints.
- Explains that narrow-minded beliefs against single mothers and fathers are not the only societal factors that harm the homeless demographic.
- Opines that if a substantial amount of citizens complain about the homeless it is more likely that local governments will consider passing anti-vagrancy ordinances.
- Opines that anti-vagrancy laws are harmful to the homeless and all u.s. citizens because they restrict the natural human tendency to fight for survival.
- Explains that public opinion influences how the government defines the word homeless. although hud includes individuals living in the streets and in public shelters, they have yet to recognize people living with relatives and friends.
- Explains that housing experts express concern over the idea of redefining the term homeless. they believe that single individuals and entire families living between motels, friends 'houses, and relatives' houses should not be considered homeless because they are not technically living out on the streets.
- Explains that the first step to dealing with the homeless situation is to understand the factors that lead people into homelessness, that keep them homeless, and how they can recover.
2180 wordsRead More - Overcoming Homelessness In The United Statesexplanatory essayHomeless women with children are socially disadvantaged families in the U.S. that usually do not have the level of support they need because they lack resources of their own. They usually struggle with limited access to services, lack of information about services, and lack of support systems that are the main obstacles to obtain independence. Accordingly, the most of the women face extra challenges with finding housing, transportation, job, health care, and child care. The purpose of paper is to discuss major barriers that can cause additional challenges to overcome homelessness. Major barriers are based on lack of possibilities and lack of understanding individuals’ needs. Providing of needed services, individualized social support, and
In this essay, the author
- Explains that homeless women with children are socially disadvantaged families in the u.s. that struggle with limited access to services and lack of information about services.
- Explains that homeless women with children are socially disadvantaged families in the u.s. that struggle with limited access to services and lack of information about services.
122 wordsRead More - A SOLUTION TO HOMELESSNESS IN CANADAexplanatory essayTunstall, L. (2009). Homelessness: an overview. EBSCO Publishing Service Selection Page. Retrieved February 5, 2011, from http://web.ebscohost.com/pov/detail?hid=119&sid=d5f751fa-0d0d-4ed1-8deb-483e701af50c%40sessionmgr111&vid=3&bdata=Jmxhbmc9ZW4tY2Emc2l0ZT1wb3YtY2Fu#db=p3h&AN=28674966
In this essay, the author
- Opines that homelessness can be reduced and resolved with the right funding tactics and efforts. the government must assert a successful balance between the duties of the individual and those of society.
- Explains that bacquie, s. (2007). homeless women in canada :. section15.
- Explains that bradford, d. w. (2009), assessing trauma, substance abuse, and mental health, gale canada in context.
- Opines that homelessness can be reduced and resolved with the right funding tactics and efforts. the government must assert a successful balance between the duties of the individual and those of society.
- Explains that bacquie, s. (2007). homeless women in canada :. section15.
- Explains that bradford, d. w. (2009), assessing trauma, substance abuse, and mental health, gale canada in context.
- Explains that echenberg, jensen, and parliament of canada (2005), defining and enumerating homelessness in canada.
- Explains that hwang, s. w. (2006). homelessness and harm reduction. gale canada in context.
- Explains that homelessness in canada is a topic covered by gale canada in context.
- Explains that homelessness is a social problem that has been growing since the 1970's and has caught the attention of both the canadian government and the general public.
- Explains the three interconnected risk factors that contribute to homelessness, such as social selection, socioeconomic adversity, traumatic experiences, and lack of effective long-term solutions.
- Opines that it is absolutely necessary to rescue those in need and break the cycle of homelessness that many canadians face.
- Argues that canada must strengthen the safety net to aid those with the greatest needs. sheltering homeless individuals has been a part of canada's strategy to end homelessness.
- Explains that laird, g. (2008). homelessness in a growth economy. canadian council on social development.
- Explains that solving homelessness requires more than housing. tunstall, l., and wells, e.
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