So often you hear, "We don't have homelessness in our town." or "It's a big city problem." or "They could get a place if they wanted to." or "Kids aren't homeless."
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Recent Films by HEAR US!Hidden in Plain Sight -Families Experiencing Homelessnessin New Mexico(5/22)
Four mothers and a dad share their families' experiences of homelessness and describe how schools helped them survive(16:15)
HEAR Them: Youth Without Homes in New Mexico (5/22)
Six New Mexico teens shared their experiences and insights about homelessness. Three teens are unaccompanied youth--without parents/guardians involved in their lives. The other three are part of a family. (10:09)
Idaho Schools: Lifesaving Connection (1/22)4 women share their families' struggles and accomplishments, pointing to the importance of school support (18:30)
Families Experiencing Housing Instability in Idaho ID mothers share what school support meant to their families (6:50)These women offer deep, heartfelt insights about the agonies of housing instability and the impact of support from their children's school communities. Invaluable lessons for all audiences. Perfect McKinney-Vento training tools.
Not Homeless Enough (8/21)
The agony of parents with no viable options in Madison and Dane County, WI (video 10 min)
Capital Failure -
Family Homelessness Surging (3/21)See and hear this family's struggles being stuck in motels during CoVid in Raleigh, NC. (12-min)Jamie's astute descriptions of her family's hardshipsresonate with many families in similar situations. Her textbook lesson that needs widespread sharing. > More about the film, resources...> VIDEO LINK
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