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Facts about Homelessness |
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| ¯ | In Maine, youth under age 18 make up 28.4% of the homeless population. |
| ¯ | Homeless youth are defined as individuals between the ages of 10 and 17 who are without permanent living arrangements. |
| ¯ | The most common causes for a youth to become homeless are family conflicts and physical/sexual abuse. |
| ¯ | It is estimated that 2.8 million youth run away in a given year. Of these 500,000 - 1.5 million become homeless. |
| ¯ | Approximately 42.5% of residents in Maine shelters have not finished high school. |