Children who do not have a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence often move, causing them to frequently change schools and fall behind academically. These children usually live in overcrowded conditions. There is often a lack of basic resources such as appropriate clothing, food, transportation and money for basic school supplies. School is one of the few stable and secure places in a homeless child’s life.

Removing Barriers, Providing Equal Access to Education for Students Experiencing Homelessness