What we found may surprise you. But first patricia dowel really, just the pain of just being homeless is the hardest part. Announcer homeless and pregnant, its a growing problem in the bay area. We investigate why more women are ending upon the street, and whats being done and not being done to help them. Heres Investigative Reporter bigad shaban. Bigad shaban good evening, and thanks for joining us. Tonight, we investigate and hold the powerful accountable. Theyre among the most vulnerable victims of the housing crisis, children born homeless. Across the bay area, 20,000 kids and teens were homeless for at least part of the last school year. Tonight, we investigate whats being done to protect children, and we expose why some pregnant mothers are being turned away from shelters. Patricia what will it feel like when my water breaks . Bigad Patricia Dowell is 24 years old patricia shes always moving. Female thats the head right there. Bigad nine months pregnant patricia still beating lik
Theyre among the most vulnerable victims of the housing crisis, children born homeless. Across the bay area, 20,000 kids and teens were homeless for at least part of the last school year. Tonight, we investigate whats being done to protect children, and we expose why some pregnant mothers are being turned away from shelters. Patricia what will it feel like when my water breaks . Bigad Patricia Dowell is 24 years old patricia shes always moving. Female thats the head right there. Bigad nine months pregnant patricia still beating like a champ, huh . Bigad and homeless. Bigad youve actually had to spend nights sleeping in this park . Patricia yes, i did. I was in survival mode. Bigad she was just 4 years old when her mothers drug addiction pushed them onto the streets. Bigad how would you describe your childhood . Patricia lonely, i didnt really feel loved most of the times, yeah. Bigad do you ever get over that . Patricia no, its like a pain that stays deeply rooted in you. Your wounds h