Poverty and homeless is a problem in america because it affects multiply dimensions of the child. The child not eating proper foods or having a proper goodnight rest causes the child physical balance to be off. The emotional state of the child is confusion because some children can not understand why they are going through the troubles.  By being in poverty and homeless the child's academics are affected. One child in the stories said he went to THREE different high schools. He did not have time to get organized and settled into his life. That is sad because he also didn't have time to make friends. 

My objective would be to offer support and advice. I can not relate to my students but I can try to help them understand what is happening. I would give the parents information about organizations that may be helpful. I would also to talk to my students about poverty and homeless.