Health Challenges for Children Experiencing Homelessness in Extended-Stay Hotels
Health Risks of Extended-Stay Hotels for Children
Stone Mountain, Georgia — As principal of Dunaire Elementary School, Sean Deas has seen firsthand the struggles faced by children living in extended-stay hotels. About 10% of students at his school, just east of Atlanta, live in one.
Negative Impacts on Well-being
The children, Deas said, often have been exposed to violence on hotel properties, exhibit aggression or anxiety from living in a crowded single room, and face food insecurity because some hotel rooms don’t have kitchens.
Importance of Addressing Child Homelessness
Addressing the health risks linked to homelessness in children is crucial to ensure their future well-being.
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