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Peer reviewedMolnar, Janice M.; And Others – Journal of Social Issues, 1990
Summarizes the small body of research to date that focuses on the effects of homelessness on children. In matters related to health, development, and education, homeless children are at a grave disadvantage, many from birth. Policy implications are outlined, concluding that children need permanent housing if they are to thrive. (DM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Child Abuse, Child Neglect
