Homeless woman and slain possum, photographer unknown
U.S. cities and counties are reporting more homeless families as the deteriorating economy forces more people onto the streets, figures show.
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"The demand from families with children has increased dramatically," said Robert Hess of New York City's Department of Homeless Services.
"People who were on the edge can't hold on anymore," said Cathy ten Broeke, homelessness project coordinator in the Minneapolis area. She reported the number of families seeking shelter there went from 1,032 in 2007 to 1,251 this year, the newspaper said.
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