A family, whom out of necessity due to a lack of housing, must reside in a shelter, motel, vehicle, campground, on the street, or doubled up with relatives or friends, is considered homeless. Poverty, lack of affordable housing, domestic violence, veteran status, mental illness, and addiction disorders are among the factors that contribute to homelessness. Compared with housed poor children, homeless children experience worse health, more developmental delays, more anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and lower educational achievement. This article discusses how child care programs help homeless children and their families live more stable lives. (Contains 10 resources.)