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50% of homeless in US were kids in foster care. And, 1 in 4 kids in foster care become homeless after aging out. Some US homeless are mentally ill, but the ma
by sillystuff 4y ago
50% of homeless in US were kids in foster care. And, 1 in 4 kids in foster care become homeless after aging out.
Some US homeless are mentally ill, but the majority are people without any safety net-- either societal (since they reside in the US), or familial.
https://nfyi.org/issues/homelessness/ https://nfyi.org/issues/homelessness/
- TulliusCicero 4y ago> the majority are people without any safety net I mean this is essentially true by definition, but it doesn't conflict with mental illness or substance abuse problems being factors as well. I don't disagree with your point though. We could do much better as a society. There should always be some bare minimum safe and secure housing available, even if it's basic.