30 Dec 2013

health and housing for the homeless

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It is important for educators to be cognizant of how housing policies can impact children’s health.  Poor health can manifest itself into prolonged absences and the inability to focus in class.  This article examines how housing policies in Massachusetts can… create additional health obstacles for homeless families who have children with dietary or medical needs.
http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2013/12/22/how-massachusetts-failing-homeless-families/9UZIwZDStVfaDvLV9fnPsL/story.html

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