According to (Shi & Singh, 2015, p. 439) “although an exact number is unknown, it is estimated that 3.5 million people (of which 1.35 are children) are likely to experience homelessness in a given year. homeless people typically move to urban areas, but a surprising 27.7 live in the suburbs (Shi & Singh, 2015, p. 439). Furthermore, according to (Shi & Singh, 2015, p. 439) “the adult homeless population is made up of 63% men and 37% women, 22.8% children under 18, 35 .8% of families with children and 14% of children under 18 years old. %are veterans.ConclusionSeveral factors contribute to minorities falling through the cracks of our healthcare system. Individuals who are part of the special population each carry a unique set of needs. The best way to accomplish such a task is to apply judgments without prejudice. Additionally, the poor are more likely to have a part-time job and/or work for a smaller organization, making them unable to afford health coverage. Many Americans will opt out of insurance due to cost or some employers simply don't offer insurance. The United States is currently trying to resolve the complex challenges emerging in health care. Access to health care resources is further a key contributor to ethnic health disparities. Reduced access to care is partly due to difficulties within the minority.