My 45 year old son lives on the street in Anchorage.  He is head injured and alcoholic.  He has a great heart and is often used by his "friends".   He has been beaten, robbed and falsely accused of violence by women who are trying to kill him; and subsequently jailed.  Because of his record he can not rent, get a job or live a normal life.  I haven't seen him in a couple years ... I call the DOC from time to time to see if he is in the system ... When he is I have mixed feelings but at least he is fed, housed and protected.  I don't hold out much hope for his survival on tha streets of Anchorage.