US EditionThe death of 2 homeless children in frigid Detroit raises questions about a flawed system in peril
- Two children, ages 2 and 9, died from hypothermia while sleeping in a van in Detroit, as stated by Interim Police Chief Todd Bettison.
- Tateona Williams, the mother, contacted the city of Detroit for shelter assistance in November, but did not receive follow-up help from the homeless response team, according to Detroit's Mayor Mike Duggan.
- The deaths highlight systemic issues in addressing homelessness, noted by Donald Whitehead, Executive Director of the National Coalition for the Homeless, emphasizing a lack of resources.
- Mayor Mike Duggan initiated a review of the city's homeless services and acknowledged that the tragic incident underscored the need for better support services.
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By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN In November, Tateona Williams asked the city of Detroit for help finding shelter for her family after learning that her living arrangement with a relative was no longer working. But Williams never reached a resolution with the homeless response team and no one followed up, even after the city opened a new shelter for families just weeks later, according to its mayor. This week, two of Williams' children — ages 2 and 9…
The death of 2 homeless children in frigid Detroit raises questions about a flawed system in peril
The tragedy has the city reevaluating how it connects homeless families with shelters amid fears federal support for people in or on the precipice of homelessness could wane as the Trump administration pushes to slash spending.
Commentary: Children shouldn't freeze in casino parking garages
The two children who died from hypothermia in the Hollywood Casino parking lot belong to all of us. Detroit, we need to commit ourselves to helping and protecting families that have nowhere to turn. I know we’re all asking, ‘How did this happen?’ Now is not the time for placing blame; it’s the time to find solutions together. That mom moved from casino garage to casino garage while living in the car for months to keep her five children safe. The…
Social Media Crucifies Detroit Father Whose Children Allegedly Froze to Death After He Wouldn't Keep Them
Earlier this week, a homeless mother spoke out to local Detroit news to share that her two children allegedly froze to death while sleeping in her van where she and the kids took shelter. However, the internet is dragging the children’s father (who is not homeless) for his seemingly unsympathetic response.Read more...
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