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This paper describes a camp program for homeless families and parenting groups aimed at discussing issues related to parenting while homeless. In groups and individual interviews, the women shared stories about multiple problems that negatively impacted parent/child relationships and their ability to maintain employment and residential stability. These problems included domestic violence, sexual abuse, and substance abuse. Evaluation of the camp program indicated that services available in the community and those provided by shelters were limited and mothers often had difficulties utilizing services.
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Kissman, K. Time out from Stress: Camp Program and Parenting Groups for Homeless Mothers. Contemporary Family Therapy 21, 373–384 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1021964416412
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