Mom of 6 claims retaliation by homeless program forced her family to move

The Brief

  • A mother of six, Latia Stevenson, claims a Los Angeles homeless housing program retaliated against her after she reported problems at a shelter, forcing her family to be repeatedly moved.
  • The family has been cycling through motels and faces imminent eviction this week, despite seeking permanent housing for over two years.
  • The mother and her case manager stress the need for stable housing to protect the emotional well-being and artistic pursuits of the six children.

LOS ANGELES A Los Angeles mother of six says her family is facing eviction during the holidays, after two and a half years of being moved between homeless shelters and hotels in their quest for permanent housing.

She believes she’s experiencing retaliation for raising concerns inside a Los Angeles homeless housing program.

“It’s just been very stressful for them — they’ve had to endure so much,” said Latia Stevenson, who is currently staying with her children aged 2–16 at a Motel 6 in Gardena.

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