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Single Mothers Find a Haven in Hell's Kitchen

Posted on06. May, 2010 by .

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by Rochana Rapkins From a non-descript building on the western border of Hell’s Kitchen, the sound of a child wailing rang down the street.  A short, pale-skinned woman emerged from the Clinton Family Inn with her child, en route to his grandmother’s house. The twenty-six-year-old woman, who asked to remain anonymous, has been at the […]

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After School, Homeless Kids Find Few Options

After School, Homeless Kids Find Few Options

Posted on06. May, 2010 by .

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A bed, a meal and a shower: these are the immediate needs of many families facing homelessness. But in the long-term, the effect of homelessness on educational attainment is just as pressing.

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Play the Gimme Shelter Game

Posted on04. May, 2010 by .

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by Perry Santanachote and Alana Casanova-Burgess Roll the dice and click your way through the game to learn more about the frustrating and uncertain path to finding shelter. A Roof Over Their Heads Related Stories: Single Mothers Find a Haven in Hell’s Kitchen After School, Homeless Kids Find Few Options LQBTQ Youth: A Disproportionate Amount […]

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Many Youth Driven to Homelessness by Mental Illness, Experts Say

Posted on04. May, 2010 by .

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by Eleanor Miller The stress of being homeless and in poverty can exacerbate existing mental health issues in both children and adults– but homelessness can also be a root cause of mental health problems. It’s this “chicken or the egg?” problem that continues to worsen the problems of treating mental health issues among the homeless […]

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