About Homelessness
Homelessness is a problem many people don’t quite understand.
In Indianapolis, family homelessness continues to be a growing problem.
— Below are some facts and figures to help you understand
what it looks and feels like to be a homeless child in Indianapolis.
There are over 3,000 children experiencing homelessness in Marion County on any given night.
1/2 of them are under the age of 12.
Families make up about 30% of the Indianapolis homeless population.
The average age of a homeless child in Indianapolis is 7 years old.
Homeless children are more likely to be ill and do poorly in school.
Homeless children have lower educational achievement among all grades.
Homeless children change schools an average of 3 times while they are homeless, needing 4 to 6 months each time to recover academically.
Only 1/3 of homeless children are proficient in reading or math.
For more, download our Homelessness Facts PDF or check out our Partners & Friends in the Fight page.
Learn how School on Wheels helps these children succeed or read more about us.