I have to interview 20 homeless people for a college class. What would you ask?

Question

These men and women will be compensated for their participating. The questions I'm going to ask are:

What were your childhood dreams?

What was the pivotal point that got you where you are?

What can be done so today's child that has your childhood dreams, doesn't end up homeless?

How did you get to this point?

Does your family know that you are homeless?

Can your family help?

What's keeping you on the street?

Do you have any health issues?

Do you believe in God?

Have you turned down any help?

How do your family/friends communicate with you?

Who was your hero as a child?

Were your parents married?

What would it take for you to no longer be homeless?

If there is one, what is the best part about being homeless?

Do you have any children?

Have you ever held a "homeless" sign while you actually were living in a place that most of us would consider a home?

How far do you travel to be at this corner?

What's the worst & best things that have happened to you while homeless?

Answer 1

Are you happy?

What would you change in your life?

Answer 2

Do you now or have you ever used drugs, alcohol?

Have you ever been treated for depression, schizophrenia, bipolar?  If so, do you take your medication on a regular basis?  What do YOU need to do to get back into mainstream society?(not what others have to or can do)

Answer 3

If there is a homeless shelter there, ask why they don't seek shelter .

I would also ask where they take a shower(I'd be careful with this though)

Answer 4

I would ask my teacher if s/he is going to guarantee my health and safety during the encounters with homelss people.

Answer 5

This is so good!

Do you want a better life?

How many people do you compete with over a fav spot?

Do you feel the world is against you?

Have you tried to stay in a shelter?

What is your highest level of education?

Have you commited any violent or unlegal acts since being homeless?

Have you prayed about you situation?

How long have you lived like this?

Where is your next meal going to come from?

Do people look at you in a negative way?

oh i can go on for hours, this was a very good assignment good luck.