Homelessness is a complex and multifaceted problem that affects families in a variety of ways. Families experiencing homelessness need a range of services, including housing assistance, employment support, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and child care. Simply providing a place to live is not enough to address the underlying issues that contribute to homelessness.

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Question 36

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Homelessness is

A) challenging in ways that are similar to living in poverty, but homeless families have the advantage of being able to continue to live together.
B) a short-term situation for most families, so its impact on children is not significant unless they are separated from their parents.
C) a problem that has been addressed in recent years by the addition of a number of programs designed specifically for these families.
D) a complex, multifaceted problem for families that needs to be addressed through a variety of services.

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