5 Key Reasons why some People are Homeless?

Some Causes of Homelessness and Barriers to Independent Living, include:

1. Employment issues.
   • Low income wage-earner.
   • Loss of job.
   • Inability to obtain or maintain employment.
     • Lack of job skills.
     • Lack of education.
     • Criminal record which limits job opportunities.
2. Lack of affordable housing.
   • Living expenses exceed income.
   • Inability to pay rent or mortgage.
3. Relationship issues.
   • Loss of relationship.
   • Domestic Abuse.
4. Health Issues.
   • Physical health problems.
   • Physical limitations and disabilities.
   • Post-traumatic Stress.
   • Mental illness.
5. Poverty / Lack of Resources.
   • Poverty / Lack of Resources
   • Racial disparities.
   • Youth with a history of abuse/neglect/trauma transitioning into adulthood.