Who is Homeless?

Children who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate night time residence:

  • "Double up" - Sharing the housing of others due to the loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reasons.

  • Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, camping grounds, due to lack of adequate alternative accommodations.

  • Living in emergency or transitional shelters.

  • Living in a public or private place not designed for humans to live.

  • Migratory children living in above circumstances

  • Awaiting foster care placement

  • Living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings

  • Unaccompanied Youth - Children or youth who meets the definition of homeless and not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian