Homelessness in the early years can cause food insecurity that negatively impacts health, development, and learning, adding to the toxicity of constant stress for parents and children.

Homelessness in the early years can cause food insecurity that negatively impacts health, development, and learning, adding to the toxicity of constant stress for parents and children is an informational flyer from the Pennsylvania Head Start Collaboration Office (PA HSCO).

Protective factors can minimize impact. Be aware of each family’s nutrition challenges, educate pantries and partners on age-appropriate or special needs food items, create a food closet, food storage or preparation space families can easily access, address resource barriers.

For more information on serving young children experiencing homelessness in Pennsylvania, contact Tracy Duarte (tradua@pakeys.org).

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