2022 STATE OF HOMELESSNESS

This is an excerpt of All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. Read the full plan at usich.gov/fsp.

“Housing is a social determinant of health, meaning lack of stable housing has a negative impact on overall health and life expectancy. Tens of thousands of people die every year due to the dangerous conditions of living without stable housing conditions that have worsened due to climate change and the rise in extreme weather. For those who survive, the trauma caused by homelessness can have a lasting impact even after a person moves back into housing. Children who have experienced homelessness are more likely to experience serious health conditions and to become more vulnerable to abuse and violence.”