evidence: Homelessness represents deprivations from basic human needs. However, while other types of deprivations, such as hunger, mainly occur as a result of poverty and economic insecurity, factors that contribute to homelessness are multi-faceted; the factors also vary by the type of homelessness experienced by children and youth. These factors include lack of affordable housing, economic insecurity, violence at home, behavioral health, lack of social support, and involvement in the child welfare system. [...] 84. Shinn, M.; Weitzman, B. C.; Stojanovic, D.; Knickman, J. R.; Jimenez, L.; Duchon, L.; James, S.; Krantz, D. H. 1998. Predictors of Homelessness among Families in New York City: From Shelter Request to Housing Stability. American Journal of Public Health 88(11): 1651-1657.