Foundations at Risk: Housing Instability and Young Children

Foundations at Risk: Housing Instability and Young Children examines the critical role of safe, stable housing. More than 10,000 Ohio children under age 4 experienced homelessness in a single year, and many more families face rising housing costs and difficult tradeoffs between rent, food, and child care. This factsheet highlights how housing instability creates toxic stress, disrupts development, and can impact a child’s health, education, and future economic success.

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This resource reinforces what we know: supporting families’ basic needs is essential to building a strong foundation for Ohio’s youngest children. Explore the factsheet to learn more and help spread the word about what children need to grow, learn, and thrive.