California's fastest-growing homeless population? Seniors
From 2017 to 2021, California’s overall senior population grew by 7% but the number of people 55 and over who sought homelessness services rose 84%.
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From 2017 to 2021, California’s overall senior population grew by 7% but the number of people 55 and over who sought homelessness services rose 84%.
Some seniors have been homeless for years and are now growing older. But the increasing numbers also reflect another trend: those experiencing homelessness for the first time after age 50.
Some seniors have been homeless for years and are now growing older. But the increasing numbers also reflect another trend: those experiencing homelessness for the first time after age 50. Story from @CalMatters.
Some seniors have been homeless for years and are now growing older. But the increasing numbers also reflect another trend: people experiencing homelessness for the first time after age 50.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he will delay giving $1 billion in funding to local governments because he says they are not being aggressive enough in curbing homelessness.