When Homelessness Reaches Middle-Class Working Families | Megyn Kelly TODAY 

Thank God she was smart enough to get an RV. No hotel bills, no shelters.

Middle class families suffer the most.. they make “too much” to qualify for any help but don’t make enough to really survive.

I love how positive her kids are you're doing a good job mama!!

She's right! People are judgemental. Their judgement keeps them isolated, in shame, and in silence.

He says they wouldn’t be able to afford “luxuries” like WiFi if they rented. Let’s be real, they wouldn’t be able to afford food let alone WiFi.

This woman is a good mother. God bless them.

Why is the cost going up while incomes haven't?

Having lived in a car at the age of 14 with my parents family of four circa 1995, I have NEVER heard reputable people say that they think of people on drugs etc as the only people who are homeless. My heart goes out to this single mom and I think she's doing an awesome work raising her two girls. I have met lots of working class people in this situation and not just recently. I feel like this was misinformed journalism at best.

I certainly hope that Jacob Siboroff and the crew from NBC was kind enough to have made a monetary donation of some sort to help out this precious family. I hate to see people make money off other people's misery.

Her daughters seems so mature, i guess it's because they have been going through much for their age. I hope they will make it to live in a better home ❤️

I lived in Los Angeles for 30 years and struggled financially for many years. Not until I moved to another state was I able to recover. And,I even have a great job,going to college,drive my own car. And can afford so many things now. There are jobs galore here in beautiful Ohio.

Don't be fooled it's every where .....I'm in Phoenix Been in my van for 7 years

It doesn't take much to be homeless these days, one wrong slip of misfortune almost anyone can be out on the streets these days unless they have very deep pockets and their own social support system, that is willing to help them if they fall on hard times. The USA does a terrible job of helping people who have fallen through the cracks of society. It also helps to keep people who are poor in the system by not giving them enough of a hand up to truly be able to remedy poverty and help themselves. Sadly, the deeper you fall, the further any salvation of a "normal life" again. Compounded by lack of empathy for those that are in need in this nation. A mentality of division, Us vs Them, until one actually hits rock bottom into poverty and near homelessness. Homelessness is and will continue to be a HUGE issue with income disparity/inequality and the rising cost of living! Many decent people are being "priced out" of privileged housing areas due to greed and the simple inability to sustain working 2-4 jobs in place of the 1 well-paid job that an affluent person has. The corrupt system, of everyone out for themselves, is doing a fine job of eroding humanity as well as affordable housing for ALL. The economy is supposedly so great, yet where are ALL the jobs that pay well enough for a person to live off one job, there's increased homelessness in many cities all around the nation in some cases these are people with degrees, not drug addicts, or criminals.

What happened to the tiny houses that were supposed to be built to help combat this pandemic

I've got news for ya, living in an RV is not homeless. I've been homeless, many times in my 56 years. Thankfully, I'm not now. I've been living in my twenty five foot fifth wheel trailer for the past three years. Comparatively, it's been awesome. It's actually called "tiny house living" and though it's tight, it's very far from being homeless.

RV living means being free vs being a slave. Having lived in an RV for over 8 years, in a park, I truly have no desire going back to my big house and big mortgage payments. Saving to buy land in the Sierra Foothills to homestead.

That little girl has strong demeanor 😎

2200 for rent. Wow thats crazy.

That teenager hit the nail on the head. Judgemental/hypocritical society... I have experienced this and am close to falling into it again. Im fighting alot to get justice for what has caused the demise of many. Keep fighting people. The Meek Shall inherit the earth...Stay humble and kind.

Megyn Kelly is worth at least 15 million...I'm sure she can relate...

Says who slavery in "America" has ended when people are working for slave wage and not living wage?

California has always been too expensive to live in. We were there in 1965 and the prices to rent or buy a home were outrageous. The women we rented a very small house from, about 600 square ft wanted us to buy her home for $65000.00. When we then moved to Michigan we purchased a hme for $20,000. That was 1500 square ft. The groceries in California were also expensive back then. There was also a luxury tax you had to pay for other things. I don't understand why that state is so out of control. I recently bought a home here in Texas 3000 square ft for 165,000.00 and this is 50 years later with a half care of land. and There Is No State Income Tax Here.

I see a warm, loving, unique family living in a smaller home by the beach, and not going broke in the process. Good for them. If you live in an RV you aren't homeless, you're just living an alternative way of life that to be honest has just as many positives as the "inside the box" thinkers claim cons for. They're not homeless, they're home FREE.

Aww I love the little girls compassion for animals. I hope the new generation has more compassion like her than past generations. ♥

A lot of people, including seniors live in R.V.'s. I don't think this is considered being homeless. A lot of them live in them full time, and travel the country.

Happening in Australia as well at an alarming rate. Our politicians and corporations have adopted the American way...low wages rule. Greed is not good for any economy...how can they destroy the spending power of the lower classes and still make a profit...by lowering wages of course, driving us into debt to pay for their cheap goods and expensive utilities which they know we cannot survive without.

Idk but she raised 2 wonderful positive minded smart girls. GL to this family!

We must address this as a nation now! California hello, wake up, this is a 911 situation!

Unfortunately..this is so many people REALITY. I AM so grateful, to have an apartment, hot water, a toilet. A clean bed to sleep in. These are things, most people take for GRANTED. I WISH her and daughters the best.

I don’t see them as homeless, they have a great tiny home! Praying they move up to a bigger home with that positive attitude! Many blessings to them 💜

I don't think 2,000 for rent a month is "pretty good" as megan said..I personally think it's outrageous! But then again, ive thankfully never had to live in a big city! I live in a VERY small town on the eastern shore, where you can still but a 2 story home for 20,000 (and no I did not forget a zero!) And rent is between 400-750 a month..

Don't live in LA. That is a start.

But living in a RV is like a small home, not homeless. Rents are so high, when will it stop, this country is not working for us.

The 2 hapa girls have positive minds and are beautiful. They will get jobs easily and probably a rich husband too. There are so many rich spoilt dysfunctional families out there. Just because you have plenty of money, doesn't mean you have a happy family. At least this family seems functional. Living in an RV is actually educational for the kids because they learn to be street smart, learn to save and the value of money, learn where to get help, maybe even learn how to fix things.

A big part of people struggling is simply corporate greed. Corporate profits rise and only the executives enjoy the benefits of that rise. Meanwhile the lower employees continue to struggle paying the bills and daily living expenses. Not all companies are like that, but many are. Look at the stats between wages being stagnant for years and years while CEO salaries ballooned to astronomical levels.

A motor home is not homelessness. Good on this Mother for doing what she can for her family.

It is embarrassing and embarrasing that the world's greatest superpower treats its citizens in this way, in my country there are no homeless people, hospital and medical care are free, and everyone is entitled to a home, a place to live, we can not ourselves pay for it, bennefit from Guvement, so do our government, but we also pay everyone the highest taxes in the world, but it's worth all the money, because everyone is doing well in my country, so yes it's embarrassing to see the US treat its citizens so different. All other countries should make a model that we have in Denmark. Now we have also won the title as the world's most happy country and people in the world for 3 years in a row. why are USA so busy with the rights of others Contry's, and they must treat their citizens properly when you can see in us that there are so many homeless people across us and 20% can not afford to go to the doctor or come In a hospital, they spend so much money on weapons and wars around the world, and then they treat their own citizens so badly, it is above all criticism. i'm so happy that i'm born and live in Denmark.

I live with $1,800 trying to finish a nursing degree, single mother of two. I live in Lancaster, CA and is getting expensive here to live too. I rent a house with my niece and her girlfriend, otherwise I wouldn't be able to pay rent, utilities bills, food, clothing, pay my car, ect. I hope for a change in California.

They seem pretty happy of their situation. The RV doesn't look that bad. This will probably be one of the happiest times in this families life.

Living in an RV is not homeless. I was a tractor-trailer driver for 5 years, and I had everything that I needed in that small truck. I gave up my apartment, because I didn't feel the need to be paying for something that I rarely occupied.

God bless them. They are moving on up.

Yeah because most people don’t have stocks. That has nothing to do with how well economy is doing. Until we address the income inequality and the fact that minimum wage is still $7.25 an hour I’m sure that homelessness will continue to rise. Sure you can say minimum wage is for students but it’s not anymore. I’ve heard housing should be 25-30% of your income. Many places that’s over $3,000 a month salary! At $7.25 you’re only making $1,160! Some CEOs will make that in less than an hour. And that is the problem.

$2k take home per month, you can't really live any single land in CA even for one person.

When I was homeless, there was something strangely liberating about it.. Im 55 now, own a few houses and getting close to retiring, i have a more complicated life. its comfortable, But it's complicated....As someone once said: the wealthy man has many problems, while the hungry man has only one.

Realtors are to blame for homelessness. Speculating should be against the law and realtors should have to have degrees with ethics laws. They should not be able to sell homes to investors instead of homebuyers and should not be able to set rents or home values.

I’ve been living in my van because I can’t afford the rent. I’ve worked my entire adult life and unfortunately I’m middle class I’m not eligible for housing aid and I can’t pay the high rents.

South Florida is becoming the same way, crappy apts going for over $2500 in crappy neighborhoods. I have no clue how anyone with a minimum wage job con survive. I suffer from an auto immune disorder and many times wonder how other people with similar conditions con work, pay for doctors, medicine, housing, food, car, etc. There is something very wrong with this country and it going to get worse, how are people not outraged

Wow what that girl said is so true, people judge you and that's why I stay to myself, dress like a actor but have a place as a dorm room

Hey Hollywood, need to help people in your state instead of trying to tell others how to live !!

Watch a documentary called "Without Bound" on RU-vid. There are many who choose this lifestyle too save money and who are doing very well I might add. Another documentary is called American Nomad, also very good.

It was never about drugs or mental illness. It was always about poverty. Poverty caused by the commodification of housing. Housing is a human right!

I live in my RV. I don't feel homeless. In fact i feel smart AF not paying rent. Everyone should jump on board.

Husband and I make 120g a year, no debt, but everything is so expensive here in Hawaii. According to my CPA , were low-income folks 🙁 cost of living is so high I feel like if we don’t make that much we will be homeless.

The year 2015 spring I lost everything I lost my apartment, I got evicted from my place. My car got repo, because I wasn’t making any payments I was working at a gas station but I was chasing a dream so I quite my job. I didn’t have no money or noting save up, I had no rich family members to help me.. so I end up homeless I move to someone house down south but they kick me out they place because they stole from our job. So I got fire, funny thing is the same person who fire me call me later on down the line and ask if I wanted my job back but it was way to late.. but back to the story I end up sleeping at a Grey hound station and I had to leave a lot of my clothes behind.. I smell bad like old sweat and dirt I look bad, I wasn’t eating food I ate when I can but it wasn’t the best food to eat. My clothes was dirty and I slept on Grey hound station floors.. i detox my body too I shave all my hairs off my body and head and throw away all my old dirty clothing. I had to shower for a hour to get the smell off me. Fast forward I end up getting a job at McDonald’s and a car wash and fast forward again I end up getting my real estate license and now I’m a sales broker also. I have my own place now and making good money now, I have a new car and a good career. I end up gaining 55 pounds by eating well and hitting the gym also, I have a lot of new clothing and underwear.. I shower twice a day and get haircuts every week and wear very good cologne. Went from wearing rags to wearing name brand clothing and suits to work. When people look at me you wouldn’t know I use to live on the streets. I am very grateful and thankful now And being homeless made me humble and very strong.

Every single mom or dad with pre & teenage kids should watch this video & allow humility, empathy & whatever understanding they're capable of having, to see what's really going on in society - & what can happen to anyone.

Thank God everyday if you have a roof over your head.

I don't see that as homeless. They have a home. I'm actually planning to be "homeless". I respect and admire them.

This is so heartbreaking 💔

This family is wonderful with Mom and her two daughters. They are smart and resilient . Good Luck to you all.

I was homeless for 9 months in Iraq when I was deployed and then another 14 months after I demobilized and went to live on the beaches in Thailand. I definitely think been homeless in Thailand was a lot better.

High rents and utilities are beyond income. SSI should pay for housing, and not give the entire money to the person.

How can they let 3 woman live like this. It’s dangerous and unacceptable

never be ashamed where you come from, material does not make you, you make you the thinking is where they may stumble, life is a challenge , lilly is very smart lady, keep up the great job.

Props for 12 yr girl Carly who wants to help animals. Best future yet.

All you have to do is the math. If you save 1200 a month instead of spending it on housing you could own a trailer in 2 years. Why not just be homeless for a while.

The reason, We have a failing government in the US

I feel so blessed and grateful to have a home to live in. I live in a small town in Oregon. I moved from California to Oregon in the early 80s. And back then you could rent a nice two bedroom apartment for $250 a month. My mom had a three bedroom small apartment in downtown Sacramento back in the early 80s for $190 a month fully furnished ! I don't understand why rent is so high? My only thought is that is pure greed! My heart goes out to all the homeless people in California and here in Oregon and elsewhere.

Those kids are incredible! If we had more like them, our future will be very bright. God bless this family.

This segment makes no sense. You knowingly move with your school aged children to another state that has the highest rents, with no job, no money.....then along with the hundreds of thousands of others here plan on being a photographer. This is a prime example of why there will never, ever be enough housing in this state. People keep coming, the costs are too high, rinse and repeat.

I had this problem in nyc and am homeless had to leave the state and where i was raised to find cheaper places to stay. No shame in leaving. Expensive places are for rich people with jobs that are important enough to get paid enough to live there. There are places you can get a home for $30,000. Time to move there lady.

I don’t think that family is homeless they seem like they are at peace and living their best possible lives. Home is where the heart is.

The faces of the under-aged girls should be hidden (for their protection) by the TODAY show; too many weirdos out there. Otherwise, thanks for shedding light on the homelessness problem.

Homelessness is happening more because of outsourcing of jobs, high rents, a global economy, which means more people searching for jobs, and not enough availability. I feel bad for folks starting out in their financial yrs. It's getting more difficult in a technical world.

Bless this family.

why would a new single mom move to California from Colorado. This is a story of not having a plan being impulsive and moving to the most expensive state to live. Many people from California are moving to Texas. We have a great economy wages are great and she could find an apartment for 1000.00 a month. We moved here from Florida where we struggled to make a living but here we have thrived great quality of life

But wait... Mom and oldest daughter can work at a CA McDonalds and earn $15 per hour! I'm a single Mom too...trying to hold it all together. I would move in with family before putting my kids on the street or live in an RV. This story motivates me to keep on working hard to provide a good home and life for my kids. I would recommend to this Mom to move out of CA. The cost of living is too expensive.

Living in an rv doesn't make you homeless.

i love that little girl that she wants to help homeless animals god bless her and i hope she gets out of homelessness and gets to help homeless animals and have a great income she deserves it

It’s happening everywhere, I’ve been in my van 3 years. No regrets!!

This homeless...is getting no where...i see how the government plays game with the people... saying there going to increase THERE pay... meanwhile its all a game to them and the rich.. laughing... this world's going to end up...on a split..

I lived in LA from 2000-2001. My advice to this woman is to leave LA. The high cost of low living is now higher than when I lived there.

Veterans who served this country are up 57% for being homeless in this state, because many of their benefits don't cover full rent, and some suffer from mental health, then there are teens which make up about 24%, due to crisis at home, abuse, etc or the family can't afford rent. There are thousands of families actually sharing houses and apartments just to pay rent.

These kids are happier than the ones living at houses

They should move to a state that cheaper to live

Being a 20trillion dollar economy they can't provide housing for the poor. It's a disgrace

What a gracious little girl. Hope she does well.

A King County Superior Court judge ruled earlier this month that the City of Seattle should not have impounded a vehicle that served as a residence for its owner. The judge ruled that the owner had homestead rights in the vehicle pursuant to chapter 6.13 RCW because it was his residence.

They forgot to include the monthly child support payments from the father. Also, if her photography job isn't paying enough, she needs to find a full time job to support her kids. - They're her primary responsibility. And her desire for a fun career as a photographer falls below health, safety, shelter, food, stability, school, etc, on the list of priorities.

Inflation gone way up and wages stayed the same last 25 years.

I know that's what feels like being homeless, hungry when didn't have any food. Just be grateful guys when u have enough food and some house :)

Lord let us help the homeless.

😄 Why isn't anybody talking about the OTHER ELEPHANT in the room? Its name? 'GREED.' But that would be 'too big of a nut to crack,' right? Not unlike any other time in history, greed has its consequences. But as usual...we only discuss the symptoms, versus the underlying causes of poverty. This in itself is a problem; a systemic one. Mother Teresa knew it. And people awake and connected to reality can see this 'OTHER ELEPHANT.' Having said that, until we address this particular ELEPHANT, the other one is going nowhere! (I am an ex houseless person of 9 1/2 years, 3 different times). Thank you nevertheless for this video. And perhaps, you may want to interview the super wealthy in your next video. 💡 I'd love to hear 'their take' on poverty; its causes and SOLUTIONS. Elise aka Godgirl P.S

That mom should just go back to living at Colorado, where she had a prosperous balance. no sense moving somewhere where you less better off and making living near the poverty line

Wow God bless this family 👏🏼

500 dollars for RV is awesome

So why dont we do something ABOUT it all but THIS....

wow! the average monthly rent is US$2200 I am Japanese and If I had to live over there, I would need to live somewhere outdoor.

That row of tents was skid-row. I really appreciate all that I have & yet to receive. I don’t understand these hard times . #stayhumble #homelessnessthinkaboutit

As more rich kids pursuing RU-vid careers keep moving in our recently gentrified neighborhoods, food becomes even harder and harder to buy. Old mom and pop shops have become trendy hipster cafes where a freaking sandwhich is $15.

Hey news network your making millions of this story help those people