1. Why Are People Homeless?

2. Introduction Two trends responsible for increase in homelessness: a. b.

3. Foreclosure What is it? Most important fact:

4. Poverty summarize

5. Eroding Work Opportunities List several causes of wage declines What connection is made between the minimum wage and homelessness?

6. Housing Summarize the main ideas

7. Lack of Affordable Health Care How is this related to homelessness?

8. Domestic Violence How is this related to homelessness?

9. Mental Illness Summarize

10. Addiction Disorders Does addiction cause homelessness? Why or why not?