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

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

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<b>Did you know that families are the fastest growing sector of the homeless population?&nbsp; The term families, of course,&nbsp;usually includes children of various ages.</b></p>
<p><b>Apart from the obvious dangers posed by homelessness, there are major negative long term effects for children. </b></p>
<p><b>Homelessness Affects Children&rsquo;s Development</b></p>
<p>Compared to those with homes, homeless children have:</p>
<p>-Four times the rate of developmental delays<br />-Two times the rate of learning disabilities<br />-Three times the rate of emotional and behavioral problems</p>
<p><b>Homelessness Affects Children&rsquo;s Health</b></p>
<p>Compared to children with homes, homeless children have:</p>
<p>-Two times the rate of respiratory infections<br />-Six times the risk of delays in growth<br />-Seven times the risk of anemia</p>
<p><b>Homelessness Affects Children&rsquo;s School Attendance and Performance</b></p>
<p>-41% attend&nbsp;two schools in one year<br />-28% attend three or more schools in one year<br />-75% of homeless children test below grade level in reading<br />-54% of homeless children test below grade level in math<br /><br /><strong>LEARN MORE ABOUT FAMILIES EXPERIENCING&nbsp; HOMELESSNESS AND HOW YOU CAN HELP!&nbsp;</strong><b><br /><br /></b>Here are some websites to visit:</p>
<p>Cuidando Los Ni&ntilde;os: <a href="http://www.clnkids.org/">www.clnkids.org</a> <br /><br />Jard&iacute;n de Los Ni&ntilde;os: <a href="http://www.jardinlc.org/">www.jardinlc.org</a> <br /><br />Horizons for Homeless Children: <a href="http://www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org/">www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org</a><br /><br />National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth: <a href="http://www.naehcy.org/">www.naehcy.org</a><br /><br />Children's Defense Fund: <a href="http://www.childrensdefense.org/site/PageServer">www.childrensdefense.org</a><br /><br />National Coalition for the Homeless: <a href="http://www.nationalhomeless.org/">www.nationalhomeless.org</a><br /><br />National Alliance to End Homelessness: <a href="http://www.endhomelessness.org/">www.endhomelessness.org</a>&nbsp;

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