Cause of Homelessness
True or False
Types of Homelessness
Myth vs. Fact
100

2 possible causes of homelessness 

lack of affordable housing

inadequate wages

job loss

housing instability 

health issues

mental illness

addiction

domestic violence

family conflict

weak safety nets

100

You cannot be homeless if you have a job. 

False 

100

long-term or repeated homelessness, often tied to a disability (mental illness, substance use disorder, or physical condition)

what is chronic homelessness

100

Myth or Fact: People experiencing homelessness don't work. 

Myth

200

A major contributor to homelessness for women and children 

what is domestic violence or family conflict 

200

Jobs always pay enough money to pay rent.

False. 

200

People living in places not meant for habitation: tents, sidewalks, parks, cars, abandoned buildings.

what is unsheltered / rough sleeping

200

Myth or Fact: Homelessness only happens to people with addiction problems. 

Myth

300

10-15% of people cite this as cause for homelessness 

what is eviction from home

300

Mental health issues make it harder to keep housing. 

True 

300

People who experience short bursts of homelessness repeatedly.

what is episodic homelessness

300

Myth or Fact: About 40-50% of people who are homeless have some form of employment. 

Fact 

400

25-30% of people cite this as a reason for homelessness

what is losing a job

400

People who experience short bursts of homelessness repeatedly are experiencing episodic homelessness

True

400

Includes “couch surfing,” living temporarily with family or friends, or staying in cars.

what is hidden homelessness

400

Myth or Fact: Families with children make up 30% percentage of the homeless population

Fact 

500

the biggest cited cause nationally of homelessness

what is lack of affordable housing

500

Hidden Homelessness is the most common type of homelessness in the U.S.

False (correct answer: Transitional Homelessness)

500

People lose housing due to a specific crisis such as a break-up. 

what is transitional homelessness

500

Myth or Fact: There are approximately 2,000 homeless in Louisville, KY on any given day. 

Fact

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