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Homelessness MORE THAN A PASSING CIRCUMSTANCE FOR CHILDREN IN NEED
In 2021 , the Therapeutic Childcare Center provided more than 24,000 services to infants , toddlers , preschoolers , school-age children and teens
Homelessness is more than a passing circumstance for children in need . It can leave a lasting impact on a child ’ s future - trauma , developmental delays , educational disadvantages . Without somewhere safe to lay their heads at the end of the day , children who are homeless often find themselves with fears no child should ever have to realize : fear of being hungry and cold , fear of being harmed , fear of being alone . A healthy environment , nourishing food , and love and support are critical for a child ’ s brain development . Without those things , children are more likely to fall behind in their physical , emotional and behavioral development .
The Therapeutic Childcare Center at Father Joe ’ s Villages provides a caring environment where children feel safe and thrive . Therapeutic Childcare works to end the cycle of homelessness by ensuring that children have the resources they need for success . Together , the staff of Therapeutic Childcare , including Behavioral Health Clinicians and Child Development Specialists , help children achieve developmental milestones , practice healthy socialization , ensure physical wellness and complete nutrition , and so much more .
When he and his family became homeless , Patrick witnessed firsthand the importance of Therapeutic Childcare . After being let go from his job as a Lead Electronic Assembly Specialist ,
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