What CausesFamily Homelessness?

Lack of affordable housing

Most prevalent cause

Family breakup

When a guardian leaves, so does income

Education barriers

Finding a job that earns enough to cover rent

Underemployment

Losing a job or hours, especially at minimum wage

Medical crisis

Illness or injury that causes a guardian to miss work

Did You Know?

The average age of children in shelter is
6 years old and younger.

Many of the families who enter shelter have income.
They just can’t make ends meet.