Systems of care for persons who are homeless in the United States.

SUMMARY Occupational therapists work within various systems that provide services to persons who are homeless, including housing, health care, social service, education, and work programs. This article describes the typologies of homelessness, the continuum of care, trends in service delivery, the federal organization and primary sources of funding for homeless services. It is important for therapists to understand these systems and resources in order to deliver and advocate for effective services for persons who are homeless.