The Hidden Impact of Evictions on Families: Why Housing Is About More Than Shelter

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When most people hear the word eviction, they think of losing a place to live. But the reality is far deeper than just four walls and a roof—it’s about stability, dignity, and opportunity.

For single mothers and their children, especially in low-income neighborhoods, eviction isn’t just an event—it’s a ripple effect that touches every part of life. Families who experience eviction are more likely to face long-term housing insecurity, job instability, and declines in both physical and mental health (Desmond & Kimbro, 2015). Children often suffer academically, struggling with disrupted schooling and the loss of community connections (Johnson, 2022).

What’s more troubling is the disproportionate impact. Research has shown that women, particularly single mothers, are disproportionately affected by eviction due to systemic inequalities in income, access to housing, and discriminatory rental practices (Hepburn et al., 2020). Without strong legal protections or affordable housing options, these families are forced into cycles that are incredibly difficult to break.

This is why housing advocacy matters. Housing is not simply about shelter—it’s about justice, equity, and human rights. Everyone deserves a safe and stable place to live. Supporting policies like Right to Counsel laws, affordable housing initiatives, and fair housing enforcement is essential to ensuring that no family is left behind (Connecticut General Assembly, 2021).

As a real estate professional and a student of psychology and sociology, I see how housing is woven into the fabric of our communities. It impacts mental well-being, family stability, and the opportunities people have to thrive. Eviction is not just a housing issue—it’s a social justice issue.

✨ Closing Call to Action
Let’s keep the conversation going. Do you think eviction laws should be reformed to better protect vulnerable families? What role should communities, professionals, and policymakers play in ensuring housing stability for all?

References

Connecticut General Assembly. (2021). Right to Counsel legislation. https://www.cga.ct.gov/

Desmond, M., & Kimbro, R. T. (2015). Eviction’s fallout: Housing, hardship, and health. Social Forces, 94(1), 295–324. https://doi.org/10.1093/sf/sov044

Hepburn, P., Louis, R., & Desmond, M. (2020). Racial and gender disparities among evicted Americans. Sociological Science, 7, 649–662. https://doi.org/10.15195/v7.a27

Johnson, A. (2022, November 18). ‘Feeling less than.’ Evictions take more than a home away from single mothers. The News & Observer. https://infoweb-newsbank-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/apps/news/document-view?p=AMNP&docref=news/18DDDDD5D36C32D0

 

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