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 ). Your paper can also include information from other peer-reviewed journal articles. More facts about youth homelessness, as well as policy recommendations, can be found in this detailed report called Youth Homelessness Overview Links to an external site., which was prepared by the National Conference of State Legislatures.
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.
