Homeless Families in America

How do we as Americans view poverty and homelessness among families? Poverty is the root of homelessness which can be found among different socioeconomic classes who are not homeless. Which is something to ponder. How can we as Americans live in a country so blessed with such freedom that statistically homelessness continues to rise on a yearly basis. Families of every walk of life continue to face challenges, crises, trials, and tribulations that may strecth them to the max financially with oil prices increasing, expensive health care costs to families who may find themselves sick and can not work and loose their health coverage, families of all socioeconomic status find themselves in financial situations that may result in homeforeclosures especially if a family requires two incomes as opposed to one income. The ever increasing prices with our economy at a standstill Americans are concerned with the economy of the United States of America.
Once families find themselves homeless or in a shelter it can be a very hard cycle to break. Why is homelessness a cycle that is hard to break? For example, when a male looses his job or high paying position it lowers his self-esteem in which most males value their sucess in financial measures. When a job loss occurs and the man is the sole provider of the home with a family of more than one child not only does it put a stress on the family, but it affects all aspects of a marriage relationship. The loss of a job does not just affect the checkbook or the savings it affects the mentally, spirit, and soul of a man and woman who value a strong work ethic. It seems to put tremendous pressure on a marriage, spiritually, financially, and mentally. Not to mention how it affects the mentality of the children within the family as well.
Homelessness has so many affects that it can strip a man's pride within himself the ability to provide for his family. The affects on a child of homelessness removes not just the stability within the home, but it can affect the child's demeanor, self-esteem, and educational ability within school. However, when a family that consists of a strong family support, love, and a faith in God one can overcome homelessness and avoid the cycle of homelessness. It takes a strong support unit and faith in God to keep a family, marriage, and home together.
It is imperative that we as Americans treat our neighbors as we would like to be treated. Do unto others as you would have them to do unto you. The golden rule. It takes America to work together from all socioeconomic backgrounds to come together as a nation. United we stand divided we fall to help our fellow man, brother, sister, etc. Not only within the social profession is it important that we serve one another with dignity and respect, but that we serve one another, and not look down on the homeless, to not think we are better than those who are homeless, less fortunate, or without,but to reach out as Americans to stop the cycle of homelessness. What are your views on homeless families within America?