Homelessness in America: History, Housing, and Health

Course overview

Whether you call it unhoused, houseless, unsheltered, or homeless it is a multi-faceted issue, with a myriad of causes as well as an equal number of theories on how to fix the problem. Millions of dollars have been spent to study all aspects of the situation, but none have proven a way to solve the issue. The federal government, through the Office of Housing and Urban Development, is charged with counting the number of homeless people, and also in charge of offering assistance to those in need. The bureaucracy grows in size and scope, but the problem grows even more. This class will address the above statements and include stories from those most affected by homelessness.