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		In their own words

For some, it's hard to imagine what it's like to be homeless or live in a shelter. For others, a shelter is their temporary home.

Here is what the children at Robertson House, a shelter for mothers and children had to say about their experience

Drawings featured on this page are by children from Birkdale Residence and have no direct connections to the quotes.

"Living in a shelter is fun. Program is fun. There are lots of games to play."

"Staff help children feel better if they are hurt".

When I grow up I want to be an artist sketch

"We make new friends".

"It's hard to live in a shelter because you don't have your own space (bathroom, kitchen) and you can't bring your friends over."

"Sometimes there are too many rules and disturbances living in a shelter."

"I see people fighting and it makes me sad."

"I like how they give you daycare."

"The shelter gives you a safe place."

"I like how the shelter gives you toys."

"I like the shelter because we get to watch movies."

"I like how the shelter gives you food."

"I like it when we get free playtime at the school- age program."

"I like when we get to do art and the experiments."