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For Some Kids Living In Shelters, Back to School Means Long Commutes Nearly 40 percent of homeless families with children are placed in shelters outside the borough of their child’s school, forcing long commutes, early mornings, and strained community ties.ByPatrick Spauster12 hours ago
