Homeless Child

Subrat Mohapatra
 Who is homeless
 Homelessness is a complex issue that affects people from all
walks of life. A variety of factors including poverty, mental
illness, substance abuse, and domestic violence can cause it.

 One common misconception about homelessness is that it

only affects individuals who are lazy or unwilling to work.

 In reality, many homeless individuals are employed but do

not earn enough money to afford stable housing. The rising
cost of living, stagnant wages, and lack of affordable housing
options all contribute to the problem of homelessness.

 Not only adults, younger, senior citizens as well as children.

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 Who is homeless
 India defines 'homeless' as those who do not live in Census
houses but stay on pavements, roadsides, railway platforms,
staircases, temples, streets, pipes, or other open spaces.
 1.77 million homeless people in India, or 0.15% of the
country's total population, according to the 2011.
 Now it’s increased
 (Delhi, Agra, Allahabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mughal Sarai,
Mumbai, Nashik, Pune, and Kolkata) have identified
(2,02,765) children in “street situations”.
 Delhi records the maximum number (81,235), Maharashtra
(52,535), Uttar Pradesh (30,407), Kolkata (20,068), Manipur
(60,000)-2023.

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 Children
 A homeless child is a young person who does not have a stable and secure
place to live.
 These children often do not have a permanent residence and may move
frequently from one temporary shelter to another.
 Homelessness can affect children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, and
can have a significant impact on their physical, emotional, and social well-
being.
 18 Million Street Children in India.
 Manipur (22,000)

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Causes of homeless
 Economic Hardship
 Substance Abuse
• Poverty and lack of affordable housing.
• Parental substance abuse leading to neglect or
• Unemployment or underemployment of parents or
financial instability.
guardians.
• Substance abuse by adolescents resulting in
• The rising cost of living outpacing wage growth.
family conflict or expulsion from home.
 Family Dynamics
 Systemic Failures
• Domestic violence or abuse within the home.
• Inadequate social safety nets and welfare
• Divorce or separation of parents.
programs.
• Death or incapacitation of a parent or guardian.
• Insufficient support for families transitioning out
 Health Issues
of shelters.
• Mental health issues of parents or children.
• Overburdened foster care systems leading to aging
• Physical disabilities or chronic illnesses requiring
out without proper support.
costly care.

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 Educational Barriers
• Lack of access to quality education, limiting future economic opportunities.
• Mobility causing disruptions in schooling and social stability.

 Disasters and Crises

• Natural disasters destroying homes or livelihoods.
• Economic crises leading to widespread financial instability
• Public health crises (e.g., pandemics) exacerbating existing vulnerabilities.

 Lack of Social Support Networks

• Absence of extended family or community support.
• Isolation due to the stigma associated with homelessness.

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Impact/effect to a homeless child
 Educational Disruption
 Physical Health • Frequent school changes leading to academic
• Increased risk of chronic illnesses due to poor living setbacks.
conditions. • Lower attendance rates and higher dropout rates.
• Higher incidence of malnutrition and inadequate access to • Limited access to educational resources and
healthcare. extracurricular activities.
• Greater exposure to environmental hazards and unsafe
conditions.  Developmental Delays
• Delays in cognitive and language development
 Mental Health due to lack of stimulation.
• Elevated levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. • Social and emotional development hindered by
• Trauma from instability, abuse, or neglect. instability and stress.
• Feelings of isolation and low self-esteem. • Reduced opportunities for play and learning.

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 Behavioural Issues
• Increased likelihood of behavioral problems due to stress
and trauma.  Future Economic Instability
• Higher risk of engaging in risky behaviors or • Limited educational attainment leading to
delinquency. poor job prospects.
• Difficulty forming healthy relationships and trust issues. • Increased risk of continued poverty and
homelessness in adulthood.
 Social Isolation • Difficulty in breaking the cycle of poverty
• Stigmatization and bullying from peers. due to lack of opportunities.
• Difficulty in forming and maintaining friendships.
• Reduced access to community activities and support  Legal and Safety Concerns
networks • Greater risk of exploitation and abuse.
• Potential involvement with the juvenile
justice system.
• Lack of legal protection and advocacy.

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Hunting / Useable weapon of Terrorist/Politician/Rich people

 Homeless children are particularly vulnerable due to their lack of protection and support.
 Terrorist groups target these children, exploiting their need for food,shelter, and security.
 Providing a sense of belonging and purpose, which homeless children might lack.
 Utilizing children's impressionable minds to mold them into loyal followers.
 Training children in combat, espionage, and suicide missions.
 Using children for tasks adults might avoid due to risks, such as carrying bombs.
 Deploying children as messengers, spies, or in other low-profile roles that
attract less suspicion.
 Exploiting the lack of legal repercussions for children in some regions to carry out criminal
activities.
 Using children to smuggle weapons, drugs, or information across borders where they may
face less scrutiny.

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 Causes of homeless
o Poverty: Poverty is the prime cause of the street
children crisis. Children from well-off families do not
need to work or beg. Poverty is the most significant
driver of child labour in India.
o Many of the street children who have run
away from home have done so because
they were beaten or sexually abused.
Tragically, their homelessness can lead to
further abuse through exploitative child
labour and prostitution.
o Gender inequality is the social phenomenon in which
people are not treated equally on the basis of gender.
This inequality can be caused by gender discrimination
or sexism. In Indian Society females are often
discriminated against. Their health, education,
prosperity and freedom are all impacted.
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