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A '''homeless''' person is someone without the income to pay for shelter, living catch-as-catch can, sometimes outside. The causes are many: incompetence, poor mental health, economic recession. Many poor farms and mental hospitals that once housed these people have been shut down.  

A '''homeless''' person is someone without the income to pay for shelter, living catch-as-catch can, sometimes outside. The causes are many: incompetence, alcoholism, poor mental health, or economic recession. After 1960 many poor farms and mental hospitals that once housed the homeless have been shut down, and the weakness of family ties means their relatives are alienated and do not help. They get income by begging, stealing, and working at casual labor jobs for a day or two.  Money is not safe for they suffer heavily from robbery.  

Refugees from wars or natural disasters are not usually included.

Refugees from wars or natural disasters are not usually included.

Many homeless shelters are located across the United States, usually run by local government or [[religious charities]].   

Many homeless shelters are located across the United States, usually run by local government or [[religious charities]].   

Besides giving shelter, they often have programs for job placement that can help the homeless move back into society. Under [[Barack Hussein Obama|President Obama]] some homeowners received welfare money to help them keep their homes.<ref>[http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/03/11/politics/otherpeoplesmoney/main4858348.shtml CBS News]</ref>  

Besides giving shelter, they often have programs for job placement that can help the homeless move back into society. Under the [[Obama Administration]] some homeowners received welfare money to help them keep their homes.<ref>[http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/03/11/politics/otherpeoplesmoney/main4858348.shtml CBS News]</ref>  

==Terms==

==Terms==

Hostile synonyms include bum, tramp, beggar, and hobo. Neutral terms include transient and homeless. <ref>''Encarta World English Dictionary,'' (2004) </ref>  

Hostile synonyms include bum, tramp, beggar, and hobo. Neutral terms include transient and homeless. <ref>''Encarta World English Dictionary,'' (2004) </ref> Many Americans are repulsed by what seems the deliberate rejection of national standards regarding regular work and family life.

==1930s==

==1930s==