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Waxman, Laura DeKoven; Reyes, Lilia M. – 1987
This survey assesses the status of homelessness among families in cities. The data were collected from city officials during April 1987. The findings include the following: (1) the number of homeless families increased by 31 percent during the last two years; (2) families represented one-third of the homeless and a single parent headed two-thirds…
Descriptors: Emergency Programs, Emotional Problems, Family Problems, Family Programs
