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Peer reviewedAptekar, Lewis – Anthropology and Education Quarterly, 1991
Ethnographic methods coupled with ethnohistorical documents make it possible to learn far more about 56 street children in Colombia than through logical empiricism alone. Many street children fare better than is the popular perception, and many are part of families that function to bring them to early independence. (SLD)
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Neglect, Children, Economically Disadvantaged
Direct linkIudashina, N. – Russian Education and Society, 2004
In this article, the author describes the two types of street children: (1) those children whose vagrancy was forced upon them by families and circumstances; and (2) those children who have an urge to go wandering, not because they are unhappy and have been abused but because they have an urge for it. Even though these children do run away from…
Descriptors: Runaways, Homeless People, Psychological Characteristics, Family Environment
Download full textHolden, E. Wayne; Danseco, Evangeline R. – 1996
Differential predictors of the educational achievement status of homeless children were studied using multivariate statistical modeling. The effects of more general influences such as age, gender, and maternal educational level were studied before the influence of intellectual, behavioral, and emotional factors was examined. Participants were…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age Differences, Children, Cognitive Processes
Utah State Office of Education, Salt Lake City. – 1992
A study was done of the numbers and educational status of homeless children in the state of Utah in 1991. A survey was conducted using data provided by 31 shelters statewide and included children and youth who were provided shelter at any time during the year. The total count of 4,894 homeless children and youth, when corrected for general…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Demography, Disadvantaged Youth
Utah State Office of Education, Salt Lake City. – 1992
A study was done of the numbers and educational status of homeless children in the state of Utah in 1992. A survey was conducted using data provided by 31 shelters statewide and included children and youth who were provided shelter at any time during the year. The total count included 4,424 homeless children and youth in 1992. The largest…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Demography, Disadvantaged Youth
Policy Studies Associates, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1992
This booklet is intended to help educators and school personnel address the serious national problem of homelessness among children. It is very likely that there are homeless children in any given school jurisdiction. Some of the educational needs of these children are outlined, and suggestions are given for actions that people within state or…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Agency Cooperation, Children
Cohen, Barbara E.; van Houten, Therese – 1991
There is an increasing body of literature about runaway and homeless youth, but few studies have investigated what happens to the youth after they use Runaway and Homeless Youth Centers (RHYCs). This study examines the services available and the impact these services have on the youth. Data are analyzed from a survey mailed to all RHYCs operated…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Advocacy, Children, Counseling
Peer reviewedAlperstein, Garth; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1988
Examination of medical records reveals that the frequency of health problems--including delayed immunizations, elevated blood lead levels, hospital admission rates, and child abuse and neglect report rates--among a sample of 265 New York City homeless children under age 5 far exceeded those of children of similar low socioeconomic status attending…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Children
Fernandez, Silvia Rodriguez – 2001
This report to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child contains observations of the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) concerning the application of the Convention by Guatemala. The report's introductory summary asserts that the end of armed conflict in Guatemala and the establishment of a peace process coupled with other…
Descriptors: Adoption, Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Child Safety
Texas Univ., Austin. Office for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth. – 1999
This publication provides school administrators, teachers, staff, shelter personnel, social service providers, and others with information on the education of homeless children and youth in Texas. It covers a broad range of topics with information on current federal and state laws and policies, educational programs and services, and state and…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adolescents, Children, Educational Legislation
Nichols, Judy – Teaching Tolerance, 2003
There is an estimated 1 million children who are homeless each year. Many bounce from school to school as they move from place to place. They miss class, lose ground academically, and their grades slip. They have problems socially because they don't have clean clothes or a place to shower. They fall asleep in class because they don't feel safe…
Descriptors: Homeless People, Children, Student Mobility, Partnerships in Education
Access to Success, 1993
The role and importance of education for homeless children and families particularly in New York City at the Homes for the Homeless organization are considered. The educational needs and role of parents are also explored. Education is a key component in the struggle against poverty, and parents need to embrace education both to move toward greater…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Children, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Childhood Education
Richardson, Brad B.; Landsman, Miriam J. – 1996
The causes and consequences of homelessness have been the subject of considerable social science research. This report details recovery from homelessness, or "exits from homelessness," through analysis of descriptive demographic data and correlation of success rates with participant behavior and intervention context. The 2-year…
Descriptors: Children, Community Programs, Crisis Intervention, Economically Disadvantaged
Schwartz, Wendy – 1995
Homeless parents, like all parents, want their children to have a good education, and most are eager to help in any way they can. Some suggestions are offered for helping homeless parents become partners in their children's education. Parent concerns should be addressed directly. They should be assured that their children can learn, that schools…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Ancillary School Services, Children, Disadvantaged Youth
Steinberg, James B., Ed.; And Others – 1992
This volume presents 13 essays on urban problems in the United States, particularly in Los Angeles (California) following the 1992 riots, and policy options for the future. Part 1 addresses policies of the past three decades; Part 2 looks at children, youth, and families; Part 3 discusses crime and criminal justice; and Part 4 examines public…
Descriptors: Children, Correctional Rehabilitation, Crime, Drug Abuse
