Associations Lament that the Number of Street Children in France Continues to Rise.
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The barometer of Unicef and the Federation of Solidarity Actors, published this Wednesday, August 26, reveals a continuous increase in the number of homeless minors in France. Despite the government's promises to achieve the goal of "zero children on the street".
At least 2355 children, of whom 514 were under the age of three, remained without accommodation after a call to 115, the emergency number for homeless people, indicates a barometer published on Wednesday by Unicef France and the Fédération des acteurs de la solidarité (FAS).
“It is urgent that public decision-makers act. A political awakening is vital for these children. If guaranteeing shelter for all children is not our priority, what is?” says Adeline Hazan, president of UNICEF France. At least 2,355 children, including 514 under the age of three, remained without accommodation after calling 115, the emergency number for homeless people. The number of children without shelter has increased by 9% compared to 2025…
What do the figures show about homeless children in France, according to a report published today by UNICEF and the Federation of Solidarity Organizations (FAS)? The post France: Explosive 42% increase in child homelessness – 2,300 on the streets appeared first on in.gr.
According to a barometer published by Unicef France and the Fédération des acteurs de la solidarité, this figure has increased by 9% compared to 2025, and by 42% since 2022. However, four years ago the government reaffirmed its goal of "zero children on the street".
This increasing number further removes the government's goal of "zero children on the street"
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