Understanding the Family Homelessness Crisis in NJ

In this episode, we shine a light on family homelessness, one of New Jersey’s more urgent but often overlooked social challenges.  When most people think about homelessness, they might picture a single adult on the street. But the true face of homelessness is often much younger, much more vulnerable. It's children clutching worn backpacks, parents working multiple jobs but still unable to secure stable housing, a mother and her two children living in cars, shelters, or cycling between temporary spaces. We explore the complex web of economic challenges, systemic barriers, and personal struggles that push families to the margins.  And we hear from two experts on the front lines working to create meaningful solutions: Taissa Kelly, CEO of Monarch Housing Associates, and Mike Callahan, Director of the New Jersey Office of Homelessness Prevention.   This is a difficult issue, but there is some reason for hope.   Learn more about our guests and their organizations here: https://monarchhousing.org https://nj.gov/dca/dhcr/offices/dhcrohp.shtml