Adolescents Homelessness
Craft your paper to answer the questions below. Your response must explicitly incorporate information from 1) The Homestretch, 2) the textbook, and 3) the article titled, Homelessness among families, children, and adolescents: An ecological-development perspective (Haber & Toro, 2004Actions ).
What are the developmental implications of being homeless during adolescence? Consider the possible implications across various domains such as mental health, physical health, education, and family relationships.
Which theoretical perspective, as discussed in the Haber & Toro article, do you think makes the most sense for helping us understand the developmental implications of homeless on adolescents? Explain the reason for your choice.
Based on what you have learned about the impacts of homelessness on adolescent development, what are some ways to reduce these negative effects? What sorts of policies or programs would be helpful for young people facing homelessness?
Explain why this approach is developmentally appropriate for adolescents.
