New definition of homeless would give kids more help [DeseretNews.com]

Samantha Sangenito 9/16/1412:00 PM

They are the hidden homeless.
They are families, out of economic necessity, that share a dwelling with another family. Some live out of their cars or couch surf with someone they may or may not know. Some bed down in tents along the Jordan River or other places hidden from view. Others stay in hotels as they are able.

Because they live outside of shelters, they're not eligible for federally funded programs that could connect them with supportive housing, food and mental health services. A bill before Congress aims to amend the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's definition of "homelessness," which would help children and families living in motels, cars or temporarily with others to obtain needed services.

[For more of this story, written by Marjorie Cortez, go to http://www.deseretnews.com/art...-kids-more-help.html]

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