Who is affected by homelessness

Homelessness affects a wide variety of people, but some people may be more vulnerable to homelessness because they have particular needs.


You may have limited housing rights or be less able to cope by yourself if you are:
a young person leaving home for the first time or leaving care
an offender leaving prison
pregnant, with nowhere to stay when the baby comes
responsible for bringing up children
claiming benefits or living on a low income
affected by housing benefit cuts
an asylum seeker, refugee or person from abroad


Source: http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/homelessness/homelessness_-_an_introduction/what_is_homelessness