These characteristics could be attributed to students with other issues
as well as those students experiencing homelessness.
Possible Signs of Homelessness
• Attendance at several schools
• More than one family at the same address
• Attention-seeking behavior
• Hunger and hoarding of food
• Poor hygiene and grooming
• Sleeping in class
• Inappropriate dress for the weather
• Some common statements used by homeless students include:
o“We've moved a lot.”
o“We’re staying with relatives/ friends while looking for a place.”
o“We're going through a bad time now.”