What Does A Homeless High Schooler Look Like?

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As my son and I walk out of church each Sunday we see a young couple with two small children holding a sign that states, “Homeless- any help is appreciated.” What Does A Homeless High Schooler Look Like? Many people give them money and our church offers them food. This is the face of Homelessness that hits us to our soul. Our mind starts to go to scary places. “That could be me if I lose my job-I have so little in my savings. I have no family close by to turn to and my family members are in a worse financial position than me.” This is the homelessness that is most visible in the community and requiring immediate services. I want to touch on a different aspect of homelessness that many do not see. These are the kids that sleep on the floor at a friend’s house while the rest of the family lives

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