California’s hidden homeless children: living in garages, doubled-up and unseen
The article highlights the hidden crisis of student homelessness in Monterey County, California. It focuses on the story of 9-year-old Brigitte, who lives with her parents in a converted garage due to the high cost of rent and scarce housing in the area. The family previously had to share a kitchen, bathroom, and fridge with two other families, but now they have more privacy in the converted garage, though it is still a tight living space. The article suggests that student homelessness in the county has soared, as families struggle with the high cost of living and limited housing options, exacerbated by funding cuts. The article underscores the challenges faced by these hidden homeless children, who live in unconventional and overcrowded living situations, without access to basic amenities.
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