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Over the past few months, there have been encouraging signs that the nation is successfully exiting the economic recession.  The spirits of all Americans rise with these hopeful indicators.  While we join in the optimism, we must also draw attention to one effect of the recession that is only beginning to emerge â€" an increase in homelessness. 

According to The State of Homelessness in America, a new report released by the National Alliance to End Homelessness, the recession contributed to an increase in homelessness across the country.  Sadly, families with children were the group most affected. Between 2008 and 2009, homelessness increased three percent to 656,129.  Homelessness among families increased four percent.  Nearly two-thirds of states experienced increases in homelessness.

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