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Causes/Effects of Homelessness
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What does homelessness mean?
Homelessness is defined as people who are lacking stability in living in a regular environment or setting.
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Name two organizations that assist children and there families when homeless?
United Way SRN/ SFS or shelters NorthstarLearningCenters
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What are the 4 levels of Ecological Systems Theory?
Micro, Meso, Exo, and Macro
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What kind of issues do homeless children experience?
Homeless children experience a series of behavioral and mental health issues.
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Name one cause of homelessness?
Natural Disasters Domestic Violence Divorce/Separation Effects of economy
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What Does adaptation mean within ecological systems theory?
Adaptation, which is the child’s ability to adjust to their situation
200
Where are the four SFS southeast family services shelters located?
Attelboro Fall River New Bedford Taunton
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Name one key concept of ecological system theory?
Adaptation, Coping , Relatedness, and Competence
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How many children experienced homelessness in 2013?
2.5 million children
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What are some of the effects that the economy has o homelessness?
job loss less income inflation