Chris is living on the streets of Austin, Texas. Chris says he lived in over 35 boarding homes.

Chris is living on the streets of Austin, Texas. Chris says he lived in over 35 boarding homes. I asked Chris what the difference is between foster homes and boarding homes. He said a foster home is more like a true family, and a boarding home is just a place to stay.

It’s not uncommon to meet homeless youth that has been placed in a high number of foster homes or boarding homes. How can any child grow up normal when they are being tossed around the system like that?!!

Chris says there are a lot of jobs and opportunities for people experiencing homelessness. Often people on the streets do not see homelessness as it really is. It’s a defense mechanism helping to reduce some of the pain of being homeless.

Chris’s third wish: “get a family who will love me”!

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