Mentoring: Combating Vulnerabilities of Homeless Children
Homeless children are at risk for numerous health maintenance, academic performance, job preparedness, and emotional well- being issues. The effects ofpoverty multiply with time, posing greater risks the longer children are entrenched in homelessness. Expansive, holistic programming can address the...
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University of North Florida,
2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Homeless children are at risk for numerous health maintenance, academic performance, job preparedness, and emotional well- being issues. The effects ofpoverty multiply with time, posing greater risks the longer children are entrenched in homelessness. Expansive, holistic programming can address the special needs ofhomeless children. One-on-one mentoring offers a viable strategy to prevent morbidity emanating from homelessness by providing personal attention, encouragement, and affirmation to these vulnerable children, who with time, may develop a more defined self-identity that results in motivation and success. |
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| Item Description: | 2643-6248 |