Diversity Within the Homeless Population Implications for Intervention |
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| Author:
| Ferrari, Joseph R. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7890-0035-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 1997 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $155.00 |
Book Description:
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The rapid growth of the homeless population and its diversity suggest the importance of identifying the characteristics of the various subpopulations of homelesswomen with children, adolescents, young adultsin order to develop programs that address their special needs. Diversity Within the Homeless Population examines the characteristics and needs of homeless children, adolescents, and women; describes programs developed to meet the needs of crack-addicted homeless mothers and of...
More DescriptionThe rapid growth of the homeless population and its diversity suggest the importance of identifying the characteristics of the various subpopulations of homelesswomen with children, adolescents, young adultsin order to develop programs that address their special needs. Diversity Within the Homeless Population examines the characteristics and needs of homeless children, adolescents, and women; describes programs developed to meet the needs of crack-addicted homeless mothers and of homeless families; and describes an innovative program designed to make housing options available to the homeless through employment.