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Homeless Survival Guide
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Surviving The Streets - Self Inventory
1.     Do I know my way around the city?    
              If "no", am I just passing through?    
 Yes   No
 Yes   No
2.     Am I alone?     
              
If "no", is my spouse and/or children with me?  
 Yes    No
  Yes   No
3.     Does a family member know where I am?      Yes     No
4.     Do I have somewhere to stay for the next seven nights?    Yes     No
5.     Do I have money and/or food stamps to provide meals for myself?   
              If "no", do I have a place to store and prepare food?
Yes     No
Yes     No
6.     Do I have adequate clothing to protect me from the weather? Yes     No
7.     Do I have a secure place to store my most important belongings?    Yes    No
8.     Do I have the means to keep my clothing and myself clean?    Yes    No
9.     Do I have personal I.D.?     
              
   Does it include a valid driver’s license?    
                 
Does it include a social security card?    
                  Does it include a birth certificate?  
 Yes    No
 Yes    No
 Yes    No
 Yes    No
10.     Do I have a local mailing address?  Yes  No
11.     Do I have a phone where I can make and receive calls?  Yes    No
12.     Do I have a medical condition that needs attention?     
               If "yes", have I seen a doctor?    
   
          Should I be on medication?  
 Yes    No
 Yes    No
 Yes    No
13.     Do I have reliable transportation?         Yes    No

14.     Am I able to work?  

 Yes    No
15.     Do I have a regular source of income?  
                
If "yes", is it adequate for my basic needs?
                 
Am I expecting it soon?             
 Yes    No
 Yes    No
 Yes    No
16.     Do I use alcohol, drugs or tobacco?   Yes    No
17.     Do I need someone to talk to?   Yes    No
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