The New Homeless

"The New Homeless" refers to individuals and families experiencing homelessness due to factors like rising housing costs, lack of affordable housing, job instability, or personal crises. Unlike traditional homelessness associated with visible encampments, this group often lives temporarily with friends or family or faces housing insecurity without clear shelter. The trend highlights systemic issues such as economic inequality and insufficient social support, leading to a more dispersed and less visible homeless population. Addressing this requires comprehensive policies focused on affordable housing, social services, and economic stability to prevent and reduce homelessness.