just a ppt about homelessness

1. Homelessness
By: Iman Ennabou - Safae Hmitti - Radia Boukrouan
Teacher: Mrs. Khadija Benaadi

2. What is Homelessness
Homelessness is the condition of people without a permanent home, such as a house or
apartment. People who are homeless are most often unable to secure and maintain regular,
safe, secure and adequate housing.

3. Causes of Homelessness
• Loss of love ones
• Loss of employment
• Domestic Violence
• Divorce and Family Disputes
• Depression
• Untreated Mental Illness
• Substance Abuse
• Post Traumatic Stress

4. Effects on homelessness
• Health Problems
• Divorce
• Substance Abuse
• Alcohol
• Crime
• Suicide

5. Common Service needs for homeless population.
• Employment
• Housing
• Mental Health
• Substance Abuse Program
• Case Management
• Meal Offers
• Food Banks
• Hot Meal Sites

6. Common Challenge for Providers
• Lack of space in homeless shelters
• There are more homeless people than beds available
• Also, shelters and programs have rules against felons and criminals with records,
which is hard for many homeless people.
• There are time limits on services.
• Lack of education and job skills.
• Lack of affordable housing.
• Cut backs in health, mental health, alcohol and drug treatment services.

7. Examples of effective services for homeless people
• Referrals to specific services such as homeless shelters, homeless projects etc.
• Making sure they have the Dane county mailing address where they can
receive mail ( government mail).
• Referrals to meal sites, government services such as food share and
Medicaid.
• Referrals to social services programs like Community Action Coalition, food
pantries, and the job center.

8. Techniques
• Motivational interviewing
• Assessing for safety
• Assessing for alcohol and drug use
• Good listening skills
• Crisis intervention
• Prevention
• Be knowledgeable about your resources

9. In Conclusion
Here are some subjection on how to help the homeless
• You can make a donation at any agencies in your county
• You can have a fundraiser or clothing drive to raise money for homeless
• Volunteer your time at shelters
• Talk to your school or churches about starting a program.
• Produce fliers for the homeless giving names and numbers/addresses for
food, shelter, and clothing help

10. Homeless animation
https://youtu.be/KIVV5sDw9AY