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Better Homes Fund, Newton, MA. – 1999
This report presents information on homeless children in the United States to gain the attention of policymakers and the media. Information comes from years of rigorous scientific research. The report presents both findings and solutions, including concrete steps to secure food, shelter, health care, and schooling to help homeless children and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Health, Children, Elementary Secondary Education
Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children, New York, NY. – 1997
Rwanda faces tremendous challenges as it tries to fight off insurgents, rebuild its infrastructure, reintegrate refugees, and assist genocide survivors. This report details an investigation which assessed the protection and assistance needs of Rwandan women and children. Part 1 of the report contains the executive summary, key findings, and the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Welfare, Childhood Needs, Children
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Morris, Rita I.; Strong, Linda – Journal of School Nursing, 2004
Qualitative research using the symbolic interactionism framework and grounded theory methodology was employed to discover the perceived health problems and dangers that homeless families with children endure. Data were collected using semistructured interviews from 34 homeless volunteer participants with 87 children. An in-depth analysis of the…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Locus of Control, Housing Needs, Qualitative Research