People may use a variety of words or concepts in ordinary conversation. Although the terms "street children" and "homeless children" or "homeless adolescents" are sometimes used interchangeably, there are important distinctions.
Not all homeless youngsters wind up living in the open on the street. Many end up sleeping in extremely unsuitable but out-of-the-way areas, such as on the floors of acquaintances or strangers, or temporary housing, such as hostels.
Children on the street are referred to as "street children" or "street-connected children," and we base our work on interactions with social workers who regularly contact street children.
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