Youth Homeless in United States
Despite being one of the wealthiest nations in the world, the United States still struggles with high levels of poverty, especially among children and youth. In extreme cases, poverty, as well as an assortment of other factors, can lead to homelessness. While estimates vary, it is believed that from 1.7 to 1.9 million youth and children in the United States experienced at least one night of homelessness last year.