This assignment supports the following unit objectives:

◾Compare the Anglo, African American, Latino, Asian, gay and lesbian, and Native American families.

Assignment Overview
“New Faces Join the Ranks of the Nation’s Homeless.” Stephanie Armour USA Today June 26, 2008.

Families caught in the foreclosure crisis are increasingly becoming homeless. Homeowners often have families who have settled in a home. As they lose their homes, increasingly they do not have a place to go. Nearly 61 percent of local and state homeless coalitions say they’ve seen a rise of homelessness since 2007. As people have lost homes, they live with family and friends and in vehicles. The number of cities with a rise of homeless and households with children seeking help has also increased.

Deliverables
A Word document 300 words for the length requirement, in 12-point font, double spacing, APA citations (including a title and reference page), and utilizes paragraph format with complete sentences. This assignment should also respond to the following questions thoroughly and thoughtfully.

Activity Details
Perform the following tasks:

Step 1: Before Writing.
Prior to writing your assignment it might be helpful to do a little research homelessness in your community. Google should help.

Step 2: Begin Writing.
Take a look at how your community compares to other communities in the United States. It might be helpful to contact local agencies that assist the homeless in your area. You can do this by calling or searching on the internet . Answer the following

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