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Definition of Homelessness <br />• A homeless person is an individual without permanent housing who <br />may live on the streets; stay in a shelter, mission, single room <br />occupancy facilities, abandoned building or vehicle; or in any other <br />unstable or non -permanent situation. <br />• Homeless individuals who are to be released from a prison or hospital <br />may be considered homeless if they do not have a stable housing <br />situation to which they can return <br />• Homelessness can also include individuals who are "doubled up," or <br />"couch surfing," terms that refer to situations where individuals are <br />unable to maintain their housing situation and are forced to stay with <br />a series of friends and/or extended family members. <br />