This document will explain approaches to solving the social issue of homelessness in the state of Delaware. It will also explain some reasons why the problem of homelessness should be addressed in the right way to end it. I will describe the correlations between homelessness and health, crimes involving and against the homeless, and finally families subject to homelessness. This document will also suggest some solutions to optimistically achieve the goal of assisting the homeless and improving the assistance already provided. Solutions to Homelessness in DelawareOverviewHomelessness is a social issue that has been overlooked for too long. It can be observed in many states of the world. The growing homeless population affects those defined as homeless, their families subject to this lifestyle, and communities where homelessness exists. There are many solutions but we will discuss only a few of them. Improving existing shelters and building new shelters are general solutions. More in-depth solutions within shelters include programs that assist the homeless with community reintegration opportunities. I would like to first discuss why this issue should be examined and conclude with recommendations. Problem Statement People classified as homeless are described as citizens without shelter or home. When someone is sick or has become ill, health care and clinics are available, but if that person does not have an address or does not have health care benefits, their medical problems go untreated. Homeless people who do not have adequate healthcare support tend to have a continuous deterioration in health. Physical illness isn't the only hardship homeless people face alone. An article ("Homelessness... in the center of the paper ...... and use existing resources to offer more than housing to the homeless, but research into the costs and expenses of building shelters has already been planned. According to the Homeless Planning Council of Delaware (2015), “To meet the needs of the homeless population in Delaware and to implement these recommendations, the Council created the following plan. Overall, an additional 2,003 beds are needed in total The State will require a total of $43 million to address capital development costs, $17.5 million to address annual operating costs, and $5 million to address annual service costs realize that not all of these needs can be met in one fiscal year. However, we hope that over the next 10 years we will be able to meet these goals to help more than 6,000 Delawareans get off the streets and into more permanent housing options..”