In that scenario, why would you not live with a relative until you can find work and pay rent? If they're not helping you at that point, they're not worth that

In that scenario, why would you not live with a relative until you can find work and pay rent? If they're not helping you at that point, they're not worth that much as family, in my opinion. I would guess most homeless people have no one to rely on, and so a fresh start somewhere else should at least be an option.