What You Might Not Know About Young Homeless Mothers

Did you know that young mothers who are homeless differ from the older homeless population?

Young Mothers Who Are Homeless:

• Are exposed to homelessness 10 years earlier than their older counterparts.
• Are pregnant and parenting approximately 3 years earlier than older homeless mothers.
• Are nearly 3 times more likely to have spent time in foster care.
• Have limited support networks.

(Medeiros and Vaulton, 2010)

Learn more by reading: Developing a Trauma-Informed Approach to Serving Young Homeless Families.