Critics argue the city's policy of evicting families with children from shelters every 30 or 60 days compromises children's education and stability, fostering uncertainties.
Councilmember Shahana Hanif emphasized the adverse effects of frequent shelter moves on children, stating it disrupts their focus on education and jeopardizes family stability.
The city now extends its eviction policy to include families in DHS shelters, impacting over 30,000 children and exacerbating challenges for migrant families.
The procedure for families to reapply for shelter placements post-eviction creates a cycle of instability, with the potential for multiple relocations within one school year.
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