The Problem For a homeless child just getting to public school is overwhelming. Succeeding is even harder because basic needs are not met.
Families fleeing domestic violence are afraid to send their kids to public school.
Frequent moves make it impossible for homeless children to complete lessons or develop social networks in public schools. Public Schools cannot provide the comprehensive support services homeless families need. In public schools, homeless children fall significantly behind their peers academically and socially. Public schools cannot provide a full solution to homelessness. The Solution Since 1989, First Place, a transitional school for homeless students from kindergarten through sixth grade, has been a dynamic center of hope and change that provides education and services for over 2,000 homeless kids and their families.