A report on homelessness:

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A report on homelessness:

Many people become homeless because of family problems, where it is unable for them to stay or they can't get help, so they move to the street life, hoping for better.

In 2004 there is a lot more help available because people are becoming more aware of the homeless, there are more schemes that the homeless can run they can sell the 'issue' or get in a hostel, there is also support for young children and families.

Children make up at least 20% of the homeless population. Families with children is the fastest growing group of homeless. Nationally, one in five people in a soup kitchen line is a child. Many homeless children are alone and homeless, either runaways or "throwaways".
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The mentally ill comprise about 25% of the national total homeless. Many are unable to access mental health services and are too ill to stay in a shelter.

Some homeless are substance abusers; research suggests one in four. Many of these are included in the 25% who are mentally ill.

Less than six percent of the homeless are homeless by choice.

30% of the homeless are employed on a full-time or part-time basis. Someone who works full-time at a minimum-wage job takes home about $900.00 per month and is at great risk for homelessness. ...

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