Which of the following best describes the recent trends in homelessnes

Which of the following best describes the recent trends in homelessness?

a. The number of homeless individuals in school is decreasing.
b. The number of homeless individuals is increasing.
c. The number of people in homeless families is increasing.
d. The number of people in homeless families is decreasing.

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ANS: C
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported the following numbers of people in the total population and subpopulations who used shelters or transitional housing between October 1, 2010, and September 30, 2011: 4,469 individuals, a decrease of 11% since 2007; 537,414 people in families, an increase of 13.5% since 2007. According to the U.S. Department of Education: 1,065,794 homeless students were enrolled during the 2010-2011 school year an increase of 11% over the 3-year period 2008-2009 to 2010-2011.