Homelessness in pregnant and parenting people is increasing, data show

The Number of Unhoused Young Children Is at Crisis Level. It’s Set to Get Worse.

Homelessness among newborns, infants, and toddlers skyrocketed from 2022 to 2023, impacting 446,996 newborns, infants, and toddlers, according to a new report. SchoolHouse Connection, in partnership with Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan, found a 23 percent increase in the number of unhoused children under the age of 3 since 2021. Their situations were varied. The report… Source

Homelessness in pregnant and parenting people is increasing, data show

Homelessness is increasing in pregnant and parenting people in Canada, posing health risks to children. Authors of a commentary in the Canadian Medical Association Journal argue it is a health crisis that needs urgent attention.

Rising homelessness among pregnant and parenting people in Canada

University of Ottawa - Homelessness in pregnant and parenting people is increasing

Homelessness is increasing in pregnant and parenting people in Canada, posing health risks to children. Authors of a commentary in Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) argue it is a healt. . .

From Crisis to Hope: How Place-Based Strategies Can Reverse the Rise in Family Homelessness - SaportaReport

Across the country, family homelessness is rising at an alarming rate. In 2024 alone, the number of people in families with children experiencing homelessness surged by 39%—the largest increase of any demographic group. Here in Atlanta, the number of families experiencing homelessness rose by 14%, even as chronic homelessness declined. These aren’t just numbers—they’re mothers sleeping in cars, children in motel rooms, and families one crisis aw…