<p>Beyond the Shelter Wall gives readers a rare look at the other side of homelessness, the side that goes beyond a single need for housing. Whether it is the story of Rose, a twenty-one-year-old mother of five, Anita, a product of over twenty foster homes and mental institutions, or Denise, a recovering addict, these mothers describe the confusion, challenges, and desperation that brought them to the shelter system. At a time when family homelessness has reached an all-time high, these first-hand accounts provide insight and clarity into the growing epidemic of America's poorest.</p>

Beyond the Shelter Wall: Homeless Families Speak Out

Ralph DaCosta Nunez

White Tiger Press

<p>Moving out, Moving up is the second book in a collection profiling homeless families. Unlike most books about homelessness relaying stories of discouragement and despair, it highlights the achievements of those who broke the cycle of family homelessness. The sic individuals depicted here had nowhere to turn and found themselves walking their children through the shelter door. Through participation in programs like GED classes, parenting support groups, and job training, they were able to lead their families to the other side of the door - to self-sufficiency, success, and homes to call their own. Some, like Angela, a victim of post= 9/11 downsizing, were successful immediately; others, like Monique, a domestic violence survivor, struggled and returned to shelter before stabilizing their families. But all six ultimately found their ways and speak here of their journeys and hopes for the future for their children and themselves. Family homelessness is still in our midst, and will be for the foreseeable future. But these stories give us hope that with the right set of tools, families in shelter can not only move out, but almost move up.</p>

Moving Out, Moving Up: Families Beyond Shelter

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Beyond the Shelter Wall: Homeless Families Speak Out

Moving Out, Moving Up: Families Beyond Shelter

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