It is estimated that around 2.5 million children face homelessness each year in the United States. This represents one in every 30 children in the United States. Children who are homeless face potential developmental disruptions including poor development in physical health, physical growth, secure attachment, language development, learning disabilities, and adaptive social/peer relationship skills. It is vital for social workers to possess practical skills to plan appropriate inventions as well as be familiar with available resources to safeguard children and assist with the promotion of their well-being. 

For this Discussion, you explore potential disruptions in early childhood development resulting from homelessness. Further, you describe resources social workers can employ to address this phenomenon.

LEARNING RESOURCES

Required Readings

• Hutchison, E. D. (2019). Dimensions of human behavior: The changing life course (6th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
  • Chapter 4, arly Childhood(pp. 115-152)
  • You will focus on áse Study 4.3: A New Role for Ron and RosilandàGrandmother/n page 117 for the Assignment
• Reichman, N. E. (2005). Low birth weight and school readinessLinks to an external site.. The Future of Children, 15(1), 91q6.
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  • Identify two potential developmental disruptions resulting from homelessness related to cognitive development, language development, and social development.
  • Explain two ways homelessness may influence the development of children in middle childhood.
  • Identify a resource a social worker might use to help homeless children.