Study On Homeless Family Shelters in Los Angeles Is Released

Shelter Partnership and Union Rescue Mission released a study on homeless family shelters last week. Sadly, only one-quarter of the homeless families in Los Angeles County are able to access safe places to sleep.

In the survey, 85% of the homeless programs surveyed said they turn away homeless families because there is a lack of available beds.

One in three homeless families end up on the streets because they were evicted from their housing. Their next stop after being kicked out of their apartments, is a cheap motel. Finally, after running out of money, they end up in an emergency shelter.

It is a sad cycle of homelessness for the families in Los Angeles County.

To access the study, click here (it is a PDF file).