How vulnerable are you
to becoming homeless?
Answer “yes” or “no” to the following:







Adapted from Helping H.A.N.D.S., Paducah, KY.
•Could you ever experience a flood, fire, tornado, or other
natural disaster?
•Do you work in an area of the economy/job market where your job might become obsolete?
•Could you ever suffer from a long-term illness or accident without proper health benefits or other compensations?
•Do you live in a household with no more than one full-time wage earner?
•Are you behind on any monthly bills?
•Are housing costs in your area increasing faster than wages?
•Does anyone in your family struggle with addictions such as drugs
or alcohol?
There are many reasons that people become homeless.
Answering “yes” to one or more questions does not mean that someone will become homeless; however, these are common causes. The activity illustrates that homeless individuals and families are not so different from any of us.