The Impact of Homelessness and Inadequate Housing on Children’s Health: A position paper by the Faculties of Public Health Medicine and Paediatrics, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

This report recognises that the health and wellbeing of children is impacted not just by homelessness but also by overcrowded or poor housing, and by frequent moves from one accommodation to another. Homelessness and inadequate housing may cause adverse childhood experiences with resultant mental health effects that may be lifelong.