The new poverty: homeless families in America

A new American poverty: family homelessness

An American family myth: every child at risk

When a shelter is not a shelter: the American family inn

Taking the first step: education

Family preservation: the foster care connection

Job readiness: crossing the threshold from homelessness to employment

Moving on: housing, aftercare, and independence

Conclusion: at the crossroads: responsibility, hope, and the American dream.