Huffington Post: Recession Not Going Away
The Impact on Children, Schools Continues
March 15, 2012
Law Center Founder and Executive Director Maria Foscarinis' new piece explores the impact of the recession on children, with 1.6 million homeless and countless more at risk.
In the near-term, this has severe consequences for their physical and mental health. Moreover, because homeless children are often illegally removed from school, their future ability to succeed in a competitive job market and break the cycle of poverty is irreparably damaged.
The Law Center is taking action with Project LEARN, its cutting-edge program that keeps kids in the classroom. We hope you'll join us.
To read the full Huffington Post article, click here.
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