1. The Causes of Homelessness
The long waiting list for assisted housing often means many women and their children are forced to choose the abuser and a home or living on the streets. ... Mental illness disrupts a person's ability to carry out essential aspects of daily life such as self-care and household management. ... Combinations of high cost of living, low wage jobs and high unemployment rates contribute to the rise in homelessness. ... Cost of living across the US is steadily rising but the wages of jobs are not rising to meet the demands. ... Wages need to be raised to meet the cost of living. ...
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