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Unhoused parents want to preserve childhood for their kids: 'I want to give her everything'
Homelessness among families with young children has risen in California, with over 74,000 children under 4 experiencing homelessness between 2022 and 2023. Unhoused parents in Southern California, including Jessica and Erika, face challenges like job loss, rent increases, and domestic violence, while striving to protect their children's childhoods and secure stable housing.
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