Social Problem Homelessness is a major social problem in America. Recent reports indicate that each year, between 2 and 4 million people in America sleep in transitional housing, shelters, and in public places that are meant for other activities different from public habitation (Schwartz, 2014; National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2014). In addition, economic necessity is responsible for doubled-up families of more than 7 million people in the U.S.A (Whalen, 2008). In spite of such reports, it is estimated that the number of homes of people in America may be more than the already reported cases. Such a difference is attributed to the fact that people have different approaches and views regarding homelessness. For example, there are individuals who describe homelessness in aspects of the state where individuals live in public places, transitional housing, as well as in shelters (Schwartz, 2014). On the other hand, homelessness can be considered to factor in families that have doubled-up with others as a result of harsh economic necessity (Rugh & Massey, 2010). There is a challenge as far as the methodology adopted in the collection of data on homelessness in America is concerned, as it might involve a number of flaws. In spite of this, it is a fact that there are numerous people in America who do not have access to decent housing (Whalen, 2008). Evidently, the state of homelessness in America is worsening and requires immediate and effective measures for the problem to be fully addressed (Bassuk, 2010). As such, it is addressing the problem will call for the understanding of the causes of homelessness in the country. The Importance of the Problem According to the current state of affairs as far as homelessness in America is concerned, there is a need for the adoption of better programs to deal with the factors that influence people’s loss of homes, as well as address the current cases of homeless people in the country (The National Center on Family Homelessness, 2014; Whalen, 2008). The lack of a decent home is a serious problem that not only affects an individual but their country’s growth and development (Toro et al., 2007). For this reason, addressing the problem of homelessness in America will not only be important for the affected people but also for the country’s economic growth. Whalen (2008) attributed this to the fact that providing shelter to homeless Americans will act as the background for them to engage in economic activities based on their current positions. The Scope of the Problem The problem of homelessness is associated with poor people due to the fact that such people are unable to afford to house. It is estimated that more than 3 million people suffer from homelessness in America (Schwartz, 2014). Such a group of homeless individuals comprises of homeless youth, unaccompanied runaways, families with children, as well as single individuals (The National Center on Family Homelessness, 2014). The review of the state of homelessness in America prior to the 2008 economic recession indicates that the number of homeless people was not as high as it is nowadays. First, there is an increase in the number of doubled-up families in America where friends and families leave their h