I took it to mean that whilst they did not make a choice to become homeless initially, once in the situation, they have found a culture that works for them. fw

I took it to mean that whilst they did not make a choice to become homeless initially, once in the situation, they have found a culture that works for them. fwiw, there are homeless people who work, so it is not only people who do not work who are on the streets or in shelters. Renting a room on craigslist does not remove you from being homeless, a lack of a permanent residence is what defines homeless, hence living in a shelter is still classed as being homeless, as is temporary accomodation (hotel or week to week room rent, or week to week couch surfing)