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Examines the conditions that led to homelessness in the cases of 11 single middle-aged women via 58 interviews conducted during a 6-month period with the Ss & 3 service providers from shelters & a drop-in center. A comparative analysis of the data reveals that pivotal issues are relationships, resilience to hardship, & attempts to maintain normalcy. The women described their experiences without self-blame & with an awareness of the discrimination they face. It is suggested that definitions of homelessness are arbitrary, & a lack of adequate policies on income & housing perpetuates the problem. 36 References. Adapted from the source document.

During the past 15-20 years, a comprehensive services model incorporating health, social, & educational components has been the preferred mechanism for addressing problems associated with adolescent pregnancy. An assessment of this model is presented based on analysis of 5 matched pairs of programs (1 with comprehensive services & 1 without) in Calif, Mass, Mich, & Tenn. Data were obtained through interviews with 229 service providers, administrators, & policymakers, supplemented by program statistics, news articles, policy statements, & state & local demographic data. Inherent obstacles that seriously constrain the model's implementation are revealed; these are exacerbated by continuing social welfare cutbacks. Short-term local service programs, though better than no services at all, are unlikely to meet their objectives in the long run. It is argued that the problem of adolescent pregnancy must be addressed within the context of Fs' position in US society. Modified HA