Family Homelessness in San Joaquin County
Research or Creativity Area
Social Sciences
Abstract
This presentation will discuss the current state of family homelessness in the United States (U.S.), California, and San Joaquin County, connecting the issue to local programmatic efforts by non-profit organizations. Given major economic events, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic, research from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development shows the number of families experiencing homelessness has begun to increase after a period of decline. This overall trend of housing uncertainty for families and the potential solutions that follow will be explored through various sociological theories. As one of the original counties of California, San Joaquin County is home to a diverse population of individuals, including those who are unable to economically advance into permanent housing. A lack of resource access and availability has led to a continuing crisis for historically oppressed communities, creating an extremely challenging journey in finding stability. To potentially mitigate the hardships an unhoused family may experience during this time, local, non-profit services that offer long-term assistance can provide support for both parents and children to foster skills, confidence, and resources necessary to achieving a stable living situation. Through an analytical literature review process, a deeper understanding of the homeless family experience on national, state, and local levels will be established to discuss additional initiatives that can be implemented to help and prevent this experience for future generations here in San Joaquin County.
Location
Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Room 211
Start Date
27-4-2024 12:00 PM
End Date
27-4-2024 12:15 PM
Family Homelessness in San Joaquin County
Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Room 211
This presentation will discuss the current state of family homelessness in the United States (U.S.), California, and San Joaquin County, connecting the issue to local programmatic efforts by non-profit organizations. Given major economic events, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic, research from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development shows the number of families experiencing homelessness has begun to increase after a period of decline. This overall trend of housing uncertainty for families and the potential solutions that follow will be explored through various sociological theories. As one of the original counties of California, San Joaquin County is home to a diverse population of individuals, including those who are unable to economically advance into permanent housing. A lack of resource access and availability has led to a continuing crisis for historically oppressed communities, creating an extremely challenging journey in finding stability. To potentially mitigate the hardships an unhoused family may experience during this time, local, non-profit services that offer long-term assistance can provide support for both parents and children to foster skills, confidence, and resources necessary to achieving a stable living situation. Through an analytical literature review process, a deeper understanding of the homeless family experience on national, state, and local levels will be established to discuss additional initiatives that can be implemented to help and prevent this experience for future generations here in San Joaquin County.
