Joining Forces for Families: an embedded response to neighborhood poverty

Abstract

The authors reflect on how they, as social work practitioners, support the school systems in supporting homeless youth and families. They emphasize the importance of relationships and trust in working with this vulnerable population. The reflexive vignettes highlight the challenges and success of developing community-based programming for homeless and highly mobile students.

Keywords:

• homeless
• community organizing
• trust
• partnerships

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.