The Hidden Crisis: How Evictions and Housing Instability Threaten American Families’ Future

In the sprawling metro of Atlanta, a story unfolds that echoes across many American communities – the devastating consequences of eviction on families striving to hold onto their dreams. Sechita McNair, a single mother with three children, found herself thrust into this nightmare when she lost her apartment last year amid Atlanta’s rapid gentrification.Is America Failing Its Families by Ignoring Housing Stability?For McNair, eviction was not just about losing a roof over her head; it meant risking her children’s education and future. While federal law offers protections allowing displaced students to remain in their original schools temporarily, these safeguards expire...