Despite Latinos making up a large portion of the Santa Clara County’s homeless population, the group tends to be invisible. The Latino homeless population has exploded over the years. In 2007, Latinos made up 28% of Santa Clara County’s homeless residents, peaking at 47% in 2022 — they’re now 40% of the homeless population, according to a 2023 point in time count. The group faces unique challenges that lead them into homelessness, including underemployment, according to a 2023 study of homelessness in California by the UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative. Dr. Margot Kushel with the initiative said homeless Latinos…
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