FMST 303 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Transitional Housing, Workhouse, Living Wage

• School: Towson University
• Department: Family and Human Services
• Course: FMST 303
• Professor: Jones- Eversley

Document Summary

Homelessness and housing/ social policy & social change: Homeless children and their mothers eligible for assistance under colonial poor laws. In 19th c. , shift from outdoor to indoor relief for reasons of social control and cost savings. Return to outdoor relief in early 20th c. w/low benefits. After decline in 1940s, deinstitutionalization produced large increase in homelessness after late 1960s & 1980s. Homeless persons held responsible for their condition. Research and anecdotal evidence shows that at the core of the problem, the majority of homeless families simply cannot afford a place to live. Mckinney act (1987) first major federal initiative. Funding for 20 possible programs through block grants. Mckinney-vento homeless education assistance improvements act, part of no child. Lacks adequate funding to keep pace with problem. Ensures access to education for homeless children. Goal of ending homelessness hampered by lack of funds and absence of comprehensive approach.