About Us

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 Lacks "fixed", regular, and adequate nighttime residence":

• Doubled-up (economic hardship ---not by choice) --- 75%
• Motels, hotels, campgrounds, trailers (No alternative adequate accomodations) - 6%
• Emergency or transtional shelter ---15%
• Public or private place not designated forhuman living such as a parked car, substandard housing, abandoned buildings, bus/train stations - 3.5%

 "not in the physical custody of a parent of guardian"

• Living situation meets homeless definition
• Eligible for services regardless of reason for separation - ran away or forced to leave home

All protections and rights including immediate enrollment apply
 

Every day, homeless children are confronted with stressful, often traumatic events.

• 74% of homeless children worry they will have no place to live.
• 58% worry they will have no place to sleep.
• 87% worry that something bad will happen to their family.

Among school-age homeless students

• 47% have problems such as anxiety, depression, and withdrawal, compared to 18% of other students.
• 36% manifest delinquent or aggressive behavior, compared to 17% of other students.

Among young homeless children:

• One out of five (between 3 and 6 years of age) have emotional problems serious enough to require professional care.
• 16% of homeless preschoolers have behavior problems including severe aggression and hostility

Homeless Children

• Have 4 times the average rate of delayed development and more academic problems than others
• Are suspended twice as often as other children
• Are underserved by special education - 9% to 24% others