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.…