Child Trends just released a new publication titled "When the Bough Breaks: The Effects of Homelessness on Young Children." Living without permanent, long-term housing creates a number of stressors for children and families, but being homeless can be particularly detrimental to the healthy development of young children. This summary of homelessness research addresses trends, the effects of homelessness on child development, the importance of early childhood care and education, and the implications for policy and practice.