What is the most common cause of homelessness?

Contrary to the belief that homelessness is primarily the result of major traumatic events or physical and mental disabilities, there are many top causes of homelessness in America. Homelessness is, in fact, caused by tragic life occurrences like the loss of loved ones, job loss, domestic violence, divorce and family disputes. read more

Homelessness can be caused by: poverty; unemployment; lack of affordable housing; poor physical or mental health; drug and alcohol abuse; gambling; family and relationship breakdown; domestic violence; physical and/or sexual abuse. All these factors can cause a person to become homeless. They can also be one of the reasons why a person remains homeless. read more

The most common reasons people give for losing their accommodation is that a friend or relatives are no longer able to provide support or because of relationship breakdown. read more