Families have an experience of homelessness which is distinct from that of single people: their pathways into homelessness differ, as do their needs when living in emergency accommodation and the supports needed to exit homelessness. Children residing in emergency accommodation with their families can find their nutrition, education and social development adversely affected. This can have life-long consequences. This is why Focus Ireland are calling for all government approach through a Family Homelessness Strategy.

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