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social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > family influences and involvement > homeless children
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homeless children  

Definition

  • A homeless child is any child under the age of 18 who lacks consistent or adequate housing. This includes children who are living alone or with their guardians in shelters, hotels, motels, vehicles, parks, campgrounds, or doubled up in single-family dwellings with other families or other children. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Homeless Children]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-VCXC44LJ-S

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