More than half of young people become homeless because of a relationship breakdown, mainly with their parents. A third of the people at Centrepoint; a charity for young homeless people, have a mental health problem and over a quarter of them are also known to
It states that in the UK at least 200,000 children live in household where there is a known high risk case of domestic abuse and violence, with very many more affected at some point. Approximately 450.000 parents are estimated to have mental health problems and an estimated 2500.00 children have parents who are problematic drug
Aaron J. Layton Professor McDermott-Sipe ENG 111 82N 16 September 2012 Homeless and Illiterate In his writing, “The Homeless and Their Children,” Jonathan Kozal writes about issues that arise from being homeless and illiterate by using a woman he calls “Laura” to illustrate the struggles of the families living in the Martinique Hotel in New York City in 1985. The hotel, which was set up by the city’s Human Resources Administration, houses almost four hundred homeless families, including twelve hundred children (Kozol, 252). Laura, the daughter of a Panamanian immigrant, is a single parent of four young children. Spanish is her first language. She also speaks English, although not very well.
She must figure out by herself how to obtain food, clothing, and shelter; yet this is extremely common within young campesinos for they are often found to be homeless and malnourished. Many Honduran women adjust their lives according to the wishes of a man by working in the home, and tending to their every need. They are viewed as inferior to men and have more difficulty finding a source of income. With no money and her academic knowledge only stretching as far as the second grade, Elvia lacks the basic resources necessary to obtain a financially stable life. Unaware of the physical natural process of young females and the ideas of contraception, Elvia becomes pregnant at the age of 15 and must find a way to provide a life for her and her unborn child.
Domestic abuse is more than just a good pilot on Lifetime television. It is prevelant in society and the homes of millions around the world. “Domestic violence causes far more pain than the visible marks of bruises and scars. It is devastating to be abused by someone that you love and think loves you in return. It is estimated that approximately 3 million incidents of domestic violence are reported each year in the United States.” In the story of Woman Hollering Creek, written by Sandra Cisneros, themes of domestic abuse underlie the story of a woman, Cleofilas, falls in love and marries a man, Juan Pedro, who is physically and emotionally abusive to her during the course of their marriage.
Professional Practice Journal Currently I am working as a Case Manager with four clients at St. Mary's Shelter for Homeless Women and Children. All of my clients are different and have different goals. For example, on is a single older lady who is suffering from sobriety. She is trying really hard but finds it hard to function in a sober world. She has been going to WEAVE, AA, and NA.
This value is defined by the idea of putting others before you. With this being the most important goal, there should be more of a focus on getting help to families who are lacking basic needs like food and shelter, which is what the main welfare programs provide. The main issue here is that many of the families seeking welfare have children whose interests are of greatest importance. If people are denied assistance due to drug use, their children suffer. In the instance that a mother is abusing drugs and applying for welfare, she probably isn’t adequately caring for her children in the first place due to the drug usage.
Several factors have contributed to this increase. It is a sad reality that many women are forced into welfare because of divorce. Demographics show that “43% of mother-headed families live in poverty” (Amber). After a divorce, many women who have been housewives or homemakers are suddenly forced to join the workforce. Many of these women are not only forced to support themselves, but they are also now forced to be the sole caretakers of the children from the marriage.
Jessica Petty 12/02/14 English 1/Carmichael Homelessness: Adolescents to Mid-Twenties Homelessness is one of the leading causes of death and mental illness in the United States. The age old concept of young people “aging out” of the foster care system is still relevant, however, not the only issue regarding the subject. Of those who study homelessness amongst teens, many would say that it comes down to the personal circumstances following the individual. Fifty-eight percent of adolescents (sixteen to eighteen years of age) in the United States are homeless (www.nationalhomeless.org). Legislation aimed to “prevent” homelessness and aid those affected by it effect adult homelessness, those from the ages of eighteen to twenty-five
Housing assistance can make the difference between stable housing, precarious housing, or no housing at all. However, the demand for assisted housing clearly exceeds the supply; only about one third of poor renter households receive a housing subsidy from the federal, state, or a local government. Another cause, is domestic violence, battered women who live in poverty are often forced to choose between abusive relationships and homelessness. Approximately 63% of homeless women have experienced domestic violence in their adult lives. The most apparent cause is addiction, alcohol and drug abuse statistics are disproportionately high among the homeless population.