Homelessness in America

I. Emergence of “new homelessness ” in 1980s.

II. Difference between “ old ” and “ new ” homelessness.

A .Race

B. Age

C. Gender

D. Income

E. Employment

F. Housing

G. Mental illness

H. Alcoholism

III. Why now?

A. Disappearance of skid row system with flops and SRO’s.

B. Less low income housing? Urban renewal.

C. Structural change – technology.

D. Cuts in AFDC, AID.

IV Why homelessness in USA?

A. Bureaucracy documentation.

B. Disabilities – physical & mental

C. Social disaffiliation