- Homelessness in California: Causes and Policy Considerations
To reduce the unsheltered homeless population, more shelter capacity and increased investment in cost-effective housing are needed A large share of the chronically homeless suffers from drug addiction and mental health problems More treatment facilities and lower barriers for treatment are needed
- Homeless Statistics in the U. S. 2025 | Facts about Homeless
Homelessness represents one of America’s most pressing social challenges, affecting hundreds of thousands of individuals and families across the nation The issue has reached unprecedented levels, with the most recent data revealing alarming increases that demand immediate attention from policymakers, communities, and social service organizations
- Homepage - National Coalition for the Homeless
We envision a world where everyone has a safe, decent, affordable and accessible home Our mission is to prevent and end homelessness while ensuring the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness are met and their civil rights protected We believe that safe, decent, and affordable housing is a human right (as written in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article Twenty-Five
- About Homelessness and Health | Homelessness and Health | CDC
Homelessness can be defined in several ways Commonly, people are considered to be experiencing homelessness if they stay in a shelter, live in transitional housing, or sleep in a place not meant for human habitation, such as a car or outdoors
- Homelessness | Definition, Scope, Causes | Britannica
homelessness, the state of having no home or permanent place of residence Few social problems are as visible as the plight of homeless people Once almost invisible and easily ignored, homeless people are now a common sight in cities, suburbs, and even some rural areas
- Homelessness Resources and Programs - HHS. gov
Working in partnership with national experts in homelessness, mental health, and substance use services, HHRC develops and delivers comprehensive resources, webinars, and self-paced online trainings
- State of Homelessness: 2025 Edition
America’s housing affordability crisis is caused by deeply rooted challenges: discriminatory policies and practices that make it even harder for certain groups to find housing The lack of deeply affordable housing is the primary cause of homelessness
- U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - HUD. gov
Helping people facing homelessness find resources in their communities The U S Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Find Shelter tool provides information about housing, shelter, health care, and clothing resources in communities across the country
|