Thursday, June 14, 2012

Homeless Families in New Jersey

I am working with a family with children where both parents lost their job and I am selling thier home. Now that we are near settlement, having exhausted their savings, they have no place to go. This is the hard part of my job. I have been researching options and am open to suggestions! 
In my research I found that between 2008 and 2010, the number of homeless families in New Jersey increased by 40.1% (from 1,580 to 2,215) and the number of homeless children increased by 13.9% (from 3,601 to 4,100). With shelters operating at capacity statewide, the number of persons in families and single households staying in motels with county vouchers has risen 15.6% to 1,457. In addition, there were 1,596 children living doubled up with family or friends, in permanent supportive housing, or in a non-voucher subsidized motel in 2010. Common factors contributing to homelessness in 2010 were unemployment (31.3%), eviction (25.7%), and the high cost of housing (22.3%). Since 2008, there has been an increase in the number of homeless persons accessing mainstream benefits, with the overall percent of homeless individuals receiving benefits remaining constant. Food stamps provided aid to 3,844 or 45.4% of surveyed individuals in 2010.

There has got to be a better way.

Know anyone thinking of buying, selling or renting?
Call Clara
856-264-1058 

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