MAKE A PLEDGE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FAMILY HOMELESSNESS AND TO HELP IN ANY WAY YOU CAN!

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Los Ranchos, NM, United StatesCreated May 5, 2009

MAKE A PLEDGE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FAMILY HOMELESSNESS AND TO HELP IN ANY WAY YOU CAN!

Los Ranchos, NM, United States
Created May 5, 2009

The Issue

Did you know that families are the fastest growing sector of the homeless population?  The term families, of course, usually includes children of various ages.

Apart from the obvious dangers posed by homelessness, there are major negative long term effects for children.

Homelessness Affects Children’s Development

Compared to those with homes, homeless children have:

-Four times the rate of developmental delays
-Two times the rate of learning disabilities
-Three times the rate of emotional and behavioral problems

Homelessness Affects Children’s Health

Compared to children with homes, homeless children have:

-Two times the rate of respiratory infections
-Six times the risk of delays in growth
-Seven times the risk of anemia

Homelessness Affects Children’s School Attendance and Performance

-41% attend two schools in one year
-28% attend three or more schools in one year
-75% of homeless children test below grade level in reading
-54% of homeless children test below grade level in math

LEARN MORE ABOUT FAMILIES EXPERIENCING  HOMELESSNESS AND HOW YOU CAN HELP! 

Here are some websites to visit:

Cuidando Los Niños: www.clnkids.org

Jardín de Los Niños: www.jardinlc.org

Horizons for Homeless Children: www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org

National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth: www.naehcy.org

Children's Defense Fund: www.childrensdefense.org

National Coalition for the Homeless: www.nationalhomeless.org

National Alliance to End Homelessness: www.endhomelessness.org 

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J TPetition StarterJaime has been involved in community poverty issues for over 40 years. Among the various organizations with which he has been associated, he feels honored to have worked with César Chávez and the United Farm Workers boycott. He was also a bilingual public school teacher for 12 years and administrator for 24 years in public schools and universities. He holds an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, focused on Organizational Development and Transformational Change. He is an avid traveler, reader and musician. “When we are really honest with ourselves we must admit that our lives are all that really belong to us. So, it is how we use our lives that determines what kind of people we are. It is my deepest belief that only by giving our lives do we find life.” - César E. Chávez
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The Issue

Did you know that families are the fastest growing sector of the homeless population?  The term families, of course, usually includes children of various ages.

Apart from the obvious dangers posed by homelessness, there are major negative long term effects for children.

Homelessness Affects Children’s Development

Compared to those with homes, homeless children have:

-Four times the rate of developmental delays
-Two times the rate of learning disabilities
-Three times the rate of emotional and behavioral problems

Homelessness Affects Children’s Health

Compared to children with homes, homeless children have:

-Two times the rate of respiratory infections
-Six times the risk of delays in growth
-Seven times the risk of anemia

Homelessness Affects Children’s School Attendance and Performance

-41% attend two schools in one year
-28% attend three or more schools in one year
-75% of homeless children test below grade level in reading
-54% of homeless children test below grade level in math

LEARN MORE ABOUT FAMILIES EXPERIENCING  HOMELESSNESS AND HOW YOU CAN HELP! 

Here are some websites to visit:

Cuidando Los Niños: www.clnkids.org

Jardín de Los Niños: www.jardinlc.org

Horizons for Homeless Children: www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org

National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth: www.naehcy.org

Children's Defense Fund: www.childrensdefense.org

National Coalition for the Homeless: www.nationalhomeless.org

National Alliance to End Homelessness: www.endhomelessness.org 

avatar of the starter
J TPetition StarterJaime has been involved in community poverty issues for over 40 years. Among the various organizations with which he has been associated, he feels honored to have worked with César Chávez and the United Farm Workers boycott. He was also a bilingual public school teacher for 12 years and administrator for 24 years in public schools and universities. He holds an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, focused on Organizational Development and Transformational Change. He is an avid traveler, reader and musician. “When we are really honest with ourselves we must admit that our lives are all that really belong to us. So, it is how we use our lives that determines what kind of people we are. It is my deepest belief that only by giving our lives do we find life.” - César E. Chávez
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