By Maribel Maria, Policy Associate, and Caroline Iosso, Senior Policy Associate Pregnancy is often a time of joy and anticipation, but for homeless or housing insecure parents, it can bring new stressors, especially regarding finances. Guaranteed income is a policy that has the potential to mitigate some of the costs associated with pregnancy, childbirth and…
Category: Health & Well-Being
10 Things to Know about Homeless Students Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
The integral role that schools play in the lives of students experiencing homelessness and the many challenges they face have never been clearer as the threat of coronavirus continues to grow and schools across the country close. Below are ten things to keep in mind about homeless students amid the COVID-19 crisis. Students and families…
Addressing Hunger Among Homeless Children
A Q&A With Derrick Lambert, Senior Manager, Center for Best Practices, No Kid Hungry Campaign Housing and food insecurity are two persistent realities in the lives of children that often go hand in hand. For the close to 1.4 million students who experience homelessness across the country, hunger is one of the many challenges they…
Mental Health Challenges Facing NYC’s Homeless High School Students
After years of steady decline, suicide rates among high school students are on the rise, with suicide now ranking as the second-highest cause of death among adolescents aged 15–19. Adolescence is a transitional stage of life and the day-to-day challenges faced during this time can be overwhelming for many, placing them at heightened risk of…
The Intimate Relationship between Domestic Violence and Homelessness
Domestic violence is a highly emotional issue that affects not only adults, but children as well. Domestic violence not only results in emotional turmoil, but also in social, economic, and housing instability for parents and their children. No community is immune; domestic violence is present in every community across the country. What is not often…
Hunger: A Homeless Family Issue
Homeless children and families not only struggle with housing, but also accessing basic needs, such as food to eat. Hunger and homelessness know no bounds—children in every city and state lack basic necessities.…