Abstract
The paper deals at length with the problem of homeless persons and states that while the homeless population is increasing steadily, the number of children amongst this population has seen the steepest incline. The paper reports that the Institute for Children and Poverty has shown that nearly millions of adolescents are experiencing homelessness. This staggering number means that nearly 2% of all children and approximately 10% of all poor children in America are presently homeless. The paper deals extensively with the problem of educating homeless children by exploring the strategies and tactics put forward by the McKinney-Vento Act in educating homeless children.

Outline:
Introduction
Background of the Study
Current Issues in Government Policies
Statement of the Problem
Significance of the Study
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Methodology
Research Method and Design
Data Collection
Data Evaluation
Definitions of Homelessness and Problems Associated with the Definition
The Educational Rights of Homeless Children
Strategies Implemented
Conclusion and Discussion

From the Paper
"As mentioned above, during the 1970's the streets of America, during the night, were increasingly being occupied by adults and children alike for spending their nights. This phenomenon was exposed by the media and the social advocates along with the policy makers chipped in to being a social change particularly in the education sector. However, research shows that more people, particularly families with small children, are homeless today than they were in the 1970's and the number is steeply rising (Hafetz, 2003). Burt (2001) argued that the while the country progressed economically all through the 1990's, the trickle down affect of this progress could not be seen. In fact, on the contrary, the housing industry got more pressure, which resulted in the increased rents and lack of affordable housing (Burt, 2001). Therefore, homelessness has once again got the front page attention from the media. "

Tags:homeless, children, educating, abuse, strategies

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses that in the United States there are over 3.5 million homeless in a one-year period, with an estimated one million of these individuals being under the age of 18. The writer points out that the members of this population, however, are not all homeless at the same time and many will experience only periods of homelessness. The writer examines statistics regarding the homeless and discusses the relation to mental illnesses and health problems.

From the Paper
"Yet, it is estimated by the federal government that approximately 3% of the U.S. population will be homeless for at least one night each year. This one night may be caused by natural disasters or local emergency situations, but it is generally unexpected. Of the people that remain homeless for longer periods, 80% find a place to live within 3 weeks after their homelessness begins. 10% are homeless for a few months and then locate housing and the final 10% are considered chronically homeless. These individuals remain on the street for indefinite periods and a portion of this population may have intermittent periods of homelessness over time. Of this group 50% have some form of mental illness."

Tags:nursing, health, homeless

Abstract
In this article, the writer looks at the topic of homelessness in the United States. The writer raises the issue that women and their children form a large segment of the homeless population in the U.S. Further, the writer discusses the large numbers of homeless mothers with depression problems.

From the Paper
"The problem is that homelessness in the United States is a significant problem and women and families are the fastest and largest portion of the homeless population. Sleath Jackson, Thomas Galloway, Dumain Thorpe, Rollins Morrissey Sleath et al reported that homeless families represent one third of the homeless population and female-headed families represent up to of the homeless population. Of this group of homeless mothers with children up to present with a lifetime rate of major depression homeless mothers with no children present with ..."

Tags:mentally, ill, homeless

Abstract
This paper takea a close look at a certain tragic vulnerable population that can be found in cities and elsewhere across the United States: the homeless. There is a particular focus on homeless children, or street kids, and how homelessness adversely affects such young people. The paper gives a description of the selected population, the significance of problems related to their vulnerability, related health and social problems, an evaluation of the adequacy of current strategies to break the cycle of vulnerability, and a proposal for community and public health nursing interventions that may help correct the problem.

From the Paper
"Throughout the United States, mostly in the country's larger cities, but also in suburban and rural areas, there is a mounting problem that is creating and tragically vulnerable population. This problem is that of homelessness and the population it affects is diverse and far-reaching. Those who have found themselves homeless can range from sufferers of mental illness, those subjected to poverty, those who are out of work, and those with substance abuse problems. But the most tragic victims of the rash of homelessness seen in America are homeless children. Without proper health care, without proper nutrition, without roofs over their heads and beds to sleep in, homeless children, or street kids, do not have much of a chance to live happy, healthy lives. "

Tags:nursing, homeless, children

Abstract
In this paper, the writer examines the problem of the homeless mentally ill from a theoretical frame of reference, including the theory of resilience. Internal and external factors are discussed. The writer contends that both a psychosocial and bio-social approach to treating the mentally ill homeless population is needed, as well as a multi-disciplinary policy.

From the Paper
"A theoretical frame of reference may be used to explain the problem and the orientation of this study. Cora-Bramble presented the theory of resilience as a conceptual framework to understand how people face risk and increase their resilience. Resilience refers to the process of adapting positively in a situation of adversity Within this perspective to increase resilience the risks factors must be understood and used to help support positive outcomes or avoid negative outcomes. Cora-Bramble reported that the theory ..."

Tags:mentally, ill, homeless, psychosocial, bio-social, theory

Abstract
The paper reveals the growing number of adults over the age of 50 that are becoming homeless. The paper argues that this poses a significant issue for American society because those individuals over the age of 50 are part of the vast baby boomer generation, with over 71 million within that population scheduled to reach retirement age by 2030 ("Generation" para. 3). The paper argues that if this issue is not addressed now, the society that vowed to consistently care for its aging population following the Great Depression will fail to keep its promise and millions of baby boomers that have struggled to provide for the next generation will be cast aside by the social order that they have aided in building.

Tags:aging, homeless, people

Abstract
Using several scholarly articles about the young homeless people- examples in both Los Angeles and Melbourne Australia, the writer feels that the statistics are too cold and objective and that, for scientific purposes, no one is realy bothering to help these young people--especially the ones who are barely on the edge of mental disroder and depression.

From the Paper
WHO ARE THE HOMELESS? Should we feel sorry for the homeless? Should we be concerned about young people who have no place to live?> One sad answer is- these young people brought the homelessness on themselves. Drugs, poor health conditions, and men tal illness often cause homelessness. "There is now a wealth of evidence from a range of countries.....that...homeless young people use more drugs." Rosenthal et al 2007 70). Not only do these young people use more drugs each time, but they use more over a given period of time, and the evidence seems to show that their favorite method is injection. We know that this can lead to

Tags:homeless, mental illness, childhood abuse

Abstract
A discussion of homeless youth in Los Angeles.

From the Paper
"According to the Institute for the Study of Homelessness and Poverty, homeless families and individuals, including youth, can be found throughout Los Angeles County with concentrations in certain areas. South Los Angeles and Metro Los Angeles have the greatest number of homeless people, but there are diminishing but still significant percentages in San Gabriel Valley, South Bay, San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley, East Los Angeles and the West side. There are a higher percentage of homeless families in South..."

Tags:homeless, youth, los angeles

Abstract
In this article, the writer presents a research proposal for a study on homeless youth in Los Angeles County. The paper includes an annotated bibliography.

From the Paper
"Of these young people one-fourth become chronically homeless. Many of these youths have run away from abusive or neglectful family situations or have been rejected forced out or abandoned by their parents. Homeless adolescents are at high risk for drug and alcohol abuse, HIV infection other sexually transmissible diseases, unwanted pregnancy violence and other problems."

Tags:homeless juveniles, Los Angeles, research proposal

Abstract
This paper describes the daily life of homeless women, their daily struggles and how they manage to get through it all. It looks at programs and welfare available to assist them and whether these are beneficial.

From the Paper
"At times, spiritual jargon is heard from homeless women. A homeless mother from the Interfaith Hospitality Network, Tina, exclaims, ?God has blessed me with these wonderful children. He really has. I am really having a tough time right now, but I know that God will take care of us.? On various occasions Tina voices her faith in God, and during the beginning of the semester I found it interesting and almost admirable that she could still have faith in God considering that she is living in an emergency homeless shelter. Tina is a mother of eight children from seven different men, energetic, social, active, appears to be involved in her children's lives, and wears her emotions on her sleeve. At IHN, she shows indications of being a trauma survivor and her children display split images of her. One selection from the autobiographical readings about homeless women from I Have Arrived Before My Words: Autobiographical Writings of Homeless of Women, edited by Deborah Pugh and Jeanie Tietjen, is filled with spiritual jargon. Gayle, one of the contributors to the book, writes passages filled with teachings of Alcoholics Anonymous. The representation of the homeless mother intrigues me as Gayle shared many characteristics with Tina. They both are suffering through power struggles with alcohol, homelessness, and abuse."

Tags:aa, homeless, urban, women, alcoholic, alcholism