Children living in emergency accommodation due to the homelessness crisis were found to be “nutritionally deficient” and “falling asleep” at school desks, according to a report by a legal charity. Children living in emergency accommodation due to the homelessness crisis were found to be “nutritionally deficient” and “falling asleep” at school desks, according to a report by a legal charity. The report highlighted a corrosive “sense of stigma and hopelessness” felt by children in one family assessed by a social worker. It also called for an upper time limit to be placed on the period a family can stay in hotel or B&B emergency accommodation. It said a “best interests of the child” consideration should also be introduced for local authorities when providing homeless accommodation and supports for families.

Source: Irish Independent December 11, 2019 16:52 UTC