Homeless children in America

Child homelessness is an issue prevalent in American society. 1.3 million children in America (50% under the age of six) have been declared homeless. Homelessness is'an inadequate experience of connectedness with family and or community,' (Dominic Mapstone,2011) which indicates that many of these homeless children have psychological issues. 20% of pre schoolers who are homeless have emotional issues which require professional care. There are 1.3 million children living on the streets of America and this has a massive effect on the health and upbringing of the children. This is seen in their health, which deteriorates at a rapid rate. Homeless children in America get sick on average twice as often as other children. They get twice as many ear infections, five times the number of stomach issues, four times as many asthma attacks and overall, two times as many hospitalisations. All these can lead to development issues which affect the future of these children dramatically.Living in the society which we do, we have the opportunity to help these children who do not have the chance to help themselves. We need to give a voice to these voiceless children. Please help!To help these children, please spread the word of child homelessness or donate at the link below: https://secure3.convio.net/voa/site/Donation2?df_id=2800&2800.donation=f... OR http://www.causes.com/causes/621447-end-poverty-in-america