How much do you know about homelessness?

Test your knowledge

1. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for homelessness in people over age 50?
Male
Immigrant
Low income
Lack of parent care during childhood
Physical abuse

2. What is the fastest growing subpopulation of the homeless?

Adult male
Women
Women and children
Youth

3. True or false? 5 years is the average duration of homelessness.

T
F

4. Tonight, how many homeless people will take refuge in the shelters of Tulsa?

45
120
610
1130

5. What percentage of homeless people also have a mental illness?

51%
23%
72%
11%