ABSTRACT
One of the most disturbing problems facing the global village as it lurches toward thetwenty-first century is the tragedy of homeless children. Unlike some aspects of poverty such as inadequate education, nutrition, and medical care, homelessness is all too visible, its adult and sometimes child victims frequently found on the streets of the poshest of urban shopping districts. And while there may be many among the wellhoused who are quick to attribute the homelessness of adults to these individuals’ shortcomings and failures, even the most heartless cannot blame a homeless child for his or her situation. However, the blamelessness of these children and the visibility of their plight has yet to evoke a comprehensive public policy response in the United States, Brazil, and many other countries.
