Which of the following individuals would be described as being "doubled up"?
a. An individual who has two chronic conditions
b. An individual who has recently been released from prison
c. An individual who maintains two jobs to avoid being homeless
d. An individual who is forced to live with friends
ANS: D
An individual may be considered to be homeless if that person is "doubled up," a term that refers to a situation where individuals are unable to maintain their housing situation and are forced to stay with a series of friends and/or extended family members. The other responses do not accurately describe being "doubled up".
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