Homeless in Lansing
In a city containing nearly 5,000 homeless people, 27%(~1367) are under the age of 18 according to a 2015 study conducted by the Greater Lansing Homeless Resolution Network.
In a city containing nearly 5,000 homeless people, 27%(~1367) are under the age of 18 according to a 2015 study conducted by the Greater Lansing Homeless Resolution Network.
Homeless individuals in Michigan in 2016.
Unaccompanied homeless youth under the age of 25 sought homeless services in Michigan in 2016.
Of the unaccompanied homeless youth left home due to abuse and/or neglect.
1 out of every 7 youth, in Michigan, identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered (in 2016) increasing their risk of family rejection, which was of the primary reasons for youth homelessness.**
** Statistics regarding the reasons for youth homelessness are based on critical issues identified by homeless youth receiving services under Michigan’s Homeless Youth and Runaway (HYR) programming. Youth receiving HYR services are between the ages of 12 and 20.