Huffington Post, By Anna Cuevas
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Homeowners aren’t the only ones who undergo challenges and struggles as a result of foreclosure. Their children are also likely to suffer due to the loss of the family home. Of the 2.3 million children who have lost their homes to foreclosure, one out of every 10 have been negatively affected, according to a report released by Julia B. Isaacs, Brookings Institution.
The report also includes statistics citing an additional 3 million children of families who are at risk of foreclosure, as well as 3 million who are relocated due to rental evictions. While foreclosure and relocation can impact children in many different ways, Isaacs specifically addresses the top four: