Out of Sight, out of Mind: Homeless Children and Families in Small-Town America

1998 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Elliott West ◽  
Yvonne M. Vissing
Keyword(s):  
Small Town ◽  
Homeless Children ◽  
Children And Families

Health Needs of Homeless Children and Families

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 98 (4) ◽  
pp. 789-791
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Homeless Children ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
American Academy Of Pediatrics ◽  
Pervasive Health ◽  
Health And Well Being

The intent of this statement is to substantiate the existence of homelessness in virtually every community, illustrate the pervasive health and psychosocial problems facing the growing population of children who are homeless, and encourage practitioners to include homeless children in their health care delivery practices, social services, and advocacy efforts. The recommendations will guide practitioners in taking actions to diminish the severe negative impact that living in temporary shelters has on the health and well-being of developing children. In this statement the American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirms its stance that homeless children need permanent dwellings in order to thrive.

scholarly journals Service innovations: a mental health service for homeless children and families

2000 ◽  
Vol 24 (9) ◽  
pp. 339-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Tischler ◽  
Stuart Cumella ◽  
Tina Bellerby ◽  
Panos Vostanis
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Homeless Children ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
Potential Conflict ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Mental Health Interventions

Aims and MethodDescription of the development of an outreach mental health service for homeless children and families, and presentation of referrals characteristics and management of 40 families.ResultsFamilies became homeless predominantly because of domestic and neighbourhood violence. They were usually referred to the team for assessment of parents and children, without specific mental health concerns. A range of mental health interventions was offered, as well as liaison with other agencies.Clinical ImplicationsThe development of such services requires coordination of different agencies working with children and their parents. Also, designated staff and resources, because of the potential conflict with generic services.

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