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The issue of homelessness among youth, especially those with experiences in foster care or youth homelessness, presents significant challenges and has profound implications.
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Drawing on the study by scoba et al.
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And other reference works, this discussion explores three causes and three effects of homelessness among youth.
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Youth.
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Now as for causes, we have a one lack of support for foster care.
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So many young adults exiting the foster care system face abrupt transitions to independence without adequate preparation or support.
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And this is in fowler et al.
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2009.
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The absence of a a stable support system makes it difficult for these individuals to secure stable housing, which leads to increased vulnerability to homelessness.
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And two is the economic insecurity.
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So economic challenges are a significant barrier for youth and particularly for those coming from backgrounds of foster care or homelessness.
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And that's from gapton 2017.
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And limited access to employment opportunities and financial instability can prevent young adults from affording housing and perpetuating a cycle of homelessness.
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Three is the educational disruptions...