Homelessness Awareness Quiz

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Homelessness is a difficult reality, especially at home in Orange County. Do you know the facts about homelessness in your own community?

Questions and Answers

1.

California is home to what percentage of the nation's homeless population?
- A.
  
  2% (1/50)
- B.
  
  5% (1/20)
- C.
  
  10% (1/10)
- D.
  
  20% (1/5)
Correct Answer
D. 20% (1/5)

Explanation
According to the 2009 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress, 20% or 1/5 of the nation's homeless population lives in California. This is the largest percentage of the homeless population living within any state in nation. California is home to the most homeless people in America. Here at home in California is the best place to end homelessness forever.

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2.

Homelessness in Orange County effects people of all ages. How many children in Orange County Schools are homeless or unstabally housed?
- A.
  
  Less than 16,000
- B.
  
  Less than 18,000
- C.
  
  Less than 20,000
- D.
  
  More than 22,000
Correct Answer
D. More than 22,000

Explanation
During the 2010-2011 school year, the Orange County School District identified over 22,000 students as unstablly house, over 2,000 were living in shelters, in motels, or on the streets.

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3.

Lacking a consistent place to sleep at night, homeless people living on the streets ...
- A.
  
  Are three to six times more likely to get sick
- B.
  
  Have a dramatically lower life expectancy
- C.
  
  Struggle to maintain adequate nutrition and hygiene
- D.
  
  All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above.

Explanation
Healthcare and homelessness are very closely interrelated. Healthcare crisis often leads to unsustainable costs, eviction and homelessness. Homelessness often leads to complicated and compound health issues.

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4.

Many homeless people are employed, but even working full time cannot afford housing.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The growing gap between average wages and the average cost of housing is one of the major causes for homelessness. The national Coalition for the Homeless estimates that as many as 44% of the homeless are employed. Living wage in Orange County, for a household with two adults and one child is $28.90/hr. Today minimum wage in California is $8.00 per hour.

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5.

True of False: There are plenty of services for veterans which keep homeless veterans off the streets.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The 2012 Homeless Point in Time count estimates that over 60,000 American veterans are living homeless on the streets or in shelters. While this number has decreased since 2009, veterans continue to be an over represented demographic among the homeless.

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Homelessness Awareness Quiz

California is home to what percentage of the nation's homeless population?

Homelessness in Orange County effects people of all ages. How many children in Orange County Schools are homeless or unstabally housed?

Lacking a consistent place to sleep at night, homeless people living on the streets ...

Many homeless people are employed, but even working full time cannot afford housing.

True of False: There are plenty of services for veterans which keep homeless veterans off the streets.