In addition, the homeless language minority population has critical trauma and mental health issues. Many of their problems began before their arrival. Culturally based expectations of this population are extensive. At the shelter level they have the expectations that a house or a residence will be provided. Some of the population members feel that they are being excluded from some housing services.
Housing is a priority concern of language minority families.
Language minority families have a high need for low-cost housing options. Locating affordable, decent, safe housing is often difficult and out of financial reach. Most of newly arrived refugees and immigrants do not meet these income requirements. Most of the language minority population obtains jobs at the lower end of the income ladder. Most of these jobs do not offer any health coverage.