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Egan, Jennifer – New York Times Magazine, 2002
Describes the experiences of several families who are homeless in New York City, looking at what it is like for the children in these families, how the parents cope with trying to find work and a place to live, and how these families are treated by the system as they wait for various kinds of assistance. (SM)
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Emergency Shelters
