The article reflects on the author's personal journey of becoming a parent while facing homelessness. After losing her childhood home during pregnancy, she navigated the challenges of motherhood without stability. Now, years later, she emphasizes the urgent crisis of child homelessness in NYC, where 1 in 8 children are affected. As the Democratic primaries approach, the author calls for candidates to prioritize housing justice, mental health support, and effective programs like Operation Backpack to address the needs of vulnerable families. She stresses that mere discussions about future construction are inadequate in addressing immediate issues.
Welcoming my newborn daughter was one of the most precious moments of my life, but losing my home during my pregnancy turned my world upside down.
That statistic should stop us in our tracks. 1 in 8 children is experiencing homelessness in New York City today, highlighting a pressing crisis.
We need a Mayor who will champion long-term investments in mental health and trauma-informed care to meet families where they are, ensuring housing justice for all.
It's not enough to talk about new construction decades out; we need effective programs like Operation Backpack to support children in shelters.
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