What does being “homeless” really mean?
While probably everyone has some idea of what it means to be homeless, in the context of service delivery and the development of strategies to prevent and end homelessness, it’s important to be precise.
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), there are four categories of homelessness:
- Literally Homeless – An individual or family who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, meaning
- Imminent Risk of Homelessness – An individual or family who will imminently lose their primary nighttime residence, provided that:
- Homeless under other Federal statutes – Unaccompanied youth under 25 years of age, or families with children and youth
- Fleeing or Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence
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USA Today – Homeless man jumps for joy over new tiny house
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Cit Lab – Why Homeless Youth Need Lockers
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Albuquerque Journal – New outreach set for panhandlers in Albuquerque
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Fortune – Here’s How Amazon Is Helping the Homeless in Seattle
Hollywood Community Housing Corporation
Texas Standard – Homelessness Among Texas Students is on the Rise
Coexist – In Grand Rapids, This Nonprofit Buys Abandoned Houses For The Homeless
Houston Free Press – Houston’s ‘Civility’ Ordinance Makes It a Crime to Sit for 16 Hours of the Day
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