Report Details 'Growing Challenge Of Family Homelessness' In Mass.

In the past nine years, the number of families receiving emergency shelter assistance in Massachusetts has more than doubled — one of the largest increases in the country.

Though, the last two years have shown a decrease in new entrants to the shelter system.

The figures are according to a new report, commissioned by The Boston Foundation. We spoke with one of its co-authors, Debra Rog.