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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it's pretty obvious that many if the people with concerns on this threat have a very limited understanding of and exposure to homelessness. Obviously that's great for them, since what these families are experiencing isn't something I'd wish on anyone, but it would be nice if they recognized their limitations when talking about this issue.

Children who are homeless have difficulties that are fairly unique to their situation. In school. At home. Socially. But they're still children and their parents still want what's best for them. I share the concerns about continuity for them, but I don't think the way to resolve those concerns is to scrap the whole plan. [/quote]

Statistics don't lie. Children in these situations often have behavioral issues and other learning issues and how can a school that is trying to create a community that is stable achieve that when children are coming in and out of the classroom all year for just months at a time and these children need extra help in getting adjusted to the curriculum? Property values will go down because one- people are concerned about living near a shelter and for two - if people know 40 families will be in and out every 2-3 months at their public school, they may not buy in that neighborhood. Schools are the first thing many people in NWDC look at unless they are going private. [/quote]

Babies and toddlers don't attend elementary school.

Google Laura Zelinger.

You guys have the former head of the USICH on your team...she's implementing the right models based on best practices. I know this is new and scary, but it works. You can't compare a brand new 40 unit family shelter to anything that currently exists in DC. [/quote]

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