Hundreds of babies are born into homelessness in Toronto each year, even under COVID-19
Born with a cleft lip and palate, the baby would have to stay in hospital for a few days, with surgeries to come in the months ahead. But there was no nursery sitting empty at home. The baby’s mother — whom the Star is identifying only as Morgan — and 13-year-old sister have spent the past few months bouncing between temporary accommodations, from a homeless shelter to the single room where they’re now crashing with a friend. Squeezing into one room is homelessness all the same, Morgan said. It’s a stopgap — a setup that’ll tide them over for now.
Source: yorktonthisweek.com