Addressing the Challenges of Child and Family Homelessness

This article provides an overview of available research on children who experience homelessness, the impact of homelessness on children's physical and educational development outcomes, as well as policies and programs established to help address the issue of child homelessness. TANF is highlighted as a potential solution and applicable research is shared about job readiness services for homeless individuals. This article would be helpful to TANF programs interested in gaining a better understanding of the needs and more fully serving homeless families.