WorksheetsQuiz on Homelessness
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 2mins
How many young people seek help because they are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, each year?
175,000
125,000
150,000
165,000
Which of these are causes of homelessness?
Family breakdown
Poverty
Unemployment
mental health issues
All of the above
What is the most common cause of young people becoming homeless?
Family breakdown
Poverty
Unemployment
Mental Health
What does 'sofa-surfing' mean?
To sleep on the sofa because you want to watch TV.
A sleepover at your mate's house.
To stay with strangers/friends when you have no where else to go.
Literally surfing on a sofa.
What percentage of homeless young people are male?
50%
76%
62%
38%
What percentage of the homeless young people Centrepoint supports have mental health issues?
21%
56%
34%
42%
Select 3 things that a young person would need in order to leave homelessness behind for good.
support to move on to independent living
friends
good physical and mental health
education
temporary accommodation
If you were made homeless tomorrow, where could you get help?
Mr. P's
local charity supporting young people
school
local council
All but Mr. P's
How could you help if you see someone homeless on the street?
Help them contact a charity
Buy them something to eat or drink
Give them money
Do absolutely nothing
