Housing and Homelessness In Johnson County; Hard To Connect

By • Feb 11, 2011
  • Sharon Tubbs holds her granddaughter in the courtyard of the Johnson County Family Lodge where she is temporarily living with her husband.

Johnson County, Kansas – In Johnson County, both foreclosures and homelessness have increased dramatically in recent years, mirroring national trends.

But it's hard to say what impact foreclosures have on homelessness, which can frustrate service providers.

Laura Ziegler spent some time with officials, advocates, and some residents at the Johnson County Family Lodge of the Salvation Army, exploring the link between the two.