Families are Homeless
88% of families seeking shelter were single mothers. (From CCM - 2016)
56% of our homeless are in families. *
40% of renters are in housing crisis. *
36% of our homeless are children. *
17% of our homeless are unsheltered. *
* from January 2017 Point In Time Count - Cabarrus County
One and two-parent families make up the majority of our homeless, but there are at least 5 other homeless populations in Cabarrus County:
- Single women
- Chronically homeless
- Young adults aging out of foster care
- Adults needing residential rehabilitation
- Previously incarcerated individuals
In a March 2017 survey, 
found these statistics in Cabarrus County:
Fair market rent for a 1 bedroom apartment is $600.
Fair market rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $740.
Fair market rent for a 3 bedroom apartment is $914.
Affordable Tax Credit Housing Available - 2 bedroom is $685 (92% of Fair market rent).
In order to afford a 2 bedroom "Affordable" rent, a single mother would need to make $34,400 ($16.50/hour).