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Children Today supports young children and families facing homelessness or involvement in the child welfare system through trauma-informed care and holistic services.
Learn more about how we provide support below.
Homelessness and the
Child Welfare System
Children who have experienced homelessness and those who have been involved in the child welfare system, because of abuse or neglect, share many things. They have lived in an environment that does not seem safe or predictable. Their confidence has been shaken in the ability that the adults closest to them can meet their basic needs. Their health has been impacted, their family and social networks disrupted. They have come to fear that the world cannot be trusted.
The fact is that often times the child who has been homeless is the same one who has been in the child welfare system.
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Responses to these traumas are also similar. Children may exhibit behavioral difficulties like aggression or withdrawal. They may regress developmentally in areas like language and motor skills. They may be hyper-vigilant, always on the lookout for danger. They may have attachment issues, wanting constantly to be held by a caregiver, or not wanting to be touched at all. They may have trouble sleeping.
Sadly, research and our own experiences tell us that it’s not just similar responses to trauma that unite these children. The fact is that often times the child who has been homeless is the same one who has been in the child welfare system.
Quick Facts
Our Core Services
Early Childhood Education Programs:
Tailored for children age six weeks to five years, our programs are designed to foster emotional, social, and cognitive development.
Safe, Supportive Spaces:
With child-friendly indoor and outdoor areas, EcoHouse provides a warm, welcoming environment where children feel secure and valued.
Individualized Assessments:
Using tools like the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP), we ensure each child’s unique needs and progress are carefully monitored and supported.
Community Resource Connection:
We connect families with vital services such as housing assistance, mental health support, early intervention programs, and parenting resources.
Tangible Essentials:
To ease the daily burdens of families in need, we provide items like diapers, formula, clothing, hygiene products, and meal support, ensuring children have what they need to thrive.
