What is the legal definition of a homeless child or youth?

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1. What is the definition of “homeless?” And, what is the name of the federal law that defines a person as homeless?

2. What is the legal definition of a homeless child or youth?

3. Nationally, approximately what percentage of the homeless population are children?

4. What two trends are largely responsible for the rise in homelessness over the past 25 years?

5. What percent of the “homeless urban population” are men?

6. What percentage of homeless people are U.S. military veterans?

7. What group(s) make up the largest segment of the homeless population in rural areas?

8. What percentage of the homeless persons experience severe and persistent mental illness?

9. What percentage (%) of one’s income should be spent on housing for it to be considered “affordable?”

10. From what you have learned about homelessness, what do you think needs to change to decrease this problem?

11. Use the Internet to find a local State-wide (Minnesota) organization or agency that provides services for those who are experiencing homelessness. And, list its name and URL below.