Risk Factors
Living without a primary night time residence
Approximately what percentage of participants of a retrospective study stated mental health illness as the primary cause of homelessness?
24.4%
Which one of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is the motivation behind preventative measures for homeless youth?
Physiological needs (1st level)
Approximately how many children are homeless every year in the US?
2.5 million
What percentage of homeless youth have tried at least 1 substance?
70-90%
What is the Raike Foundation's two-pronged approach to tackling youth homelessness?
Prevention and early intervention
Rapid response to the crisis
Name three reasons that youth could become homeless
Experiencing financial hardship
Being kicked out of their homes
Running away
Sexual orientation
Aging out of foster care
Being abandoned or neglected
Abuse
Substance abuse
Experiencing the death of a family member or guardian
What is a reason that homeless youth begin substance use?
- Self-esteem issues
- Self-medication
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