Ending Family Homelessness

Ending Family Homelessness Considering every individual and their story.

Humans are whole beings. True wellness requires a holistic approach to health, crossing many dimensions. Following are s...
12/08/2022

Humans are whole beings. True wellness requires a holistic approach to health, crossing many dimensions.

Following are some questions to consider when assessing potential solutions to homelessness. (Not all dimensions of health are included here!)

Physical: Are basic needs such as shelter and food being met?
Emotional: Can the individual manage their own emotional life as well as the emotional needs of children? (if caring for minors)
Social: Can this individual or family participate in the community and make necessary social connections?
Cultural: Can this family or individual access supportive resources that take into account their cultural background?
Environmental: Is there a safe space, a sanctuary, a place that feels nurturing?

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https://www.huduser.gov/portal/periodicals/cityscpe/vol20num2/ch8.pdf Here is one study on homelessness during infancy. In summary, adverse health outcomes related to child homelessness (those under the age of 18) have been well-documented. Frequent utilization of hospitals, delays in development, substance abuse at a young age and poor school performance are examples of child hardship related to housing instability. However, homelessness among the infant population (aged under twelve months) is
harder to gather data on. This study investigates infant homelessness as a risk for poor health outcomes, both for baby and mother. The study utilized surveys, carried out at doctor’s
offices and hospitals across the United States, where medical providers assessed the infants’ health and screened mothers for depression, food insecurity and poor physical health. Infant homelessness is associated with poor outcomes both for mother and child. In comparison with mothers who had consistent housing, homeless mothers were at risk of negative health
outcomes and depression. Food insecurity and neglected health care for other members of the infant’s family were associated with a history of homelessness.

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Many groups nationwide are working to combat homelessness. Here are links to nonprofit organizations with a quick summary and a link to a webpage or story!

No one should have to sleep on the streets. This page is a space for people to share stories, make connections and conti...
12/08/2022

No one should have to sleep on the streets. This page is a space for people to share stories, make connections and continue working on the issue of family homelessness as a community. 🥰 See comments for relevant local stories, and feel free to add or share !

Right now, here in Seattle, there are many families that will have no safe place to sleep tonight. Parents may not have ...
12/08/2022

Right now, here in Seattle, there are many families that will have no safe place to sleep tonight. Parents may not have food to nourish themselves and/or their children. Despite resources tailored to women and children here in the city, families will still go hungry and may have only a tarp to sleep on. Even infants and their caregivers are turned away from shelters. No family should have to sleep outside. Humans in Seattle, and worldwide, deserve a home and a chance to exit the cycle of poverty and homelessness. This page was created as a place to share individual stories, highlight potential solutions, and to continue bringing community awareness to this chronic problem. Viewing each person who is experiencing homelessness as an individual with specific needs and challenges is an important first step. Below are links to local services that are working hard to support families here in our city who are without homes. Please scroll further to find different approaches to long-term solutions, and join this page if you'd like to share!

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