No child should blame them selves..

When they kids started talking about going to sleep hungry I started crying. This just breaks my heart.

They got money for wars but can't feed the poor?

The government needs to worry about what's going on here at home not outside the states!

Lord, help me to be grateful for what I have and give myself for others

When they started talking about being hungry it's so sad and I cried when she said," When someone hasn't opened their cereal I go up and ask them if I can have it."

How to feel fucking sad and be thankful for what you have: watch this video.

I don't know how Scott Pelley can hold his tears while interviewing them.

There is no way i could do a story like this. If i was the reporter, i would be a wreck if i had to do this story.

I have been there. It was only a week but it was the longest week of my life in a motel with my husband,daughter,dog and two cats. I had an ectopic pregnancy and needed emergency surgery. My landlord threw me out because I was 3 days late on the rent. I had been unable to work for 3 weeks and was extremely weak. I had lost half my blood. Luckily I was able to become roommates with another family in financial troubles and we were able to get on our feet. I hope the best for all of these families. I hope they are okay now.

Very sad no child should go to sleep hngry

Why the fuck does the government have to give a lot of money to rich people who do not deserve it but not the people and children in poverty line? Eliminating Poverty should be first priority.

It's a shame, really. The thing is that there is no food shortage in this country. What there is, is a food distribution problem. Go look at all of the dumpsters behind grocery stores, and look to see what restaurants throw out every day. There is no need for this terrible amount of waste to be happening.

I'd give my life to end the needless suffering in all its forms of children.

This wasn't a recession, this was a depression.

When the girl said she felt like it was her fault I lost it. 😢

This bothers my soul. To see other Americans suffering like this. We truly need to stop focusing on other countries & care for the people in our own country.

This is so sad And my little cousins complaining about the food and clothes when there are kids out there who go to sleep with an empty stomach and no confortable bed to sleep on Lord have mercy of this people

I hit hard times before I had to pawn TV and jewelry I made about $200 but I made it sometimes you gotta do what you got to do just to get by

Hard to believe this is now 10 yrs old. I was a freshman in college at the time this aired. I hope the kids and their families were able to make it and overcome the challenges they faced.

Why is this so hard to watch. When children cry because of the lack of food when myself or others waste the food

I love that little kid who said he has had 2 mature fast.....so sweet....I SO hope they do OK

I know the struggle when I was kid going to bed hungry,stay in a one bedroom with my mother and all my siblings because that all she can afford but it was hard being a kid because we were living in a rented room and we couldn't make much noise or play in the living room,we had to wear the same clothes everyday it was embarrassing,we didn't have any toys because my mother couldn't afford it but I'm grateful for god that I survived those hardships and my kids got clothes on their back,food in their tummy and toys god is good

I cried when that one little girl thought it was her fault since her parents had to feed and clothe her. That broke my heart. I wish the son had held on for one more year and finished school. Not having a diploma will likely as not keep him in that poverty cycle.

that is what banking compoundable interest did to most of us.. so sad but its true.. our banking system is failing us.

Dropping out from senior broke my heart.... I am fortunate to have good conditions here in India... I understand their situation

It’s been 8 years since this video was posted. I wonder how these kids are doing today. I hope all of them got out of poverty.

Realtors have caused this problem. Speculating should be against the law and realtors should have degrees with ethics laws. They should not be able to sell homes to investors instead of homebuyers and they should not be able to set rents or home values.

this is so heartbreaking, i wish i could feed all of those children

This breaks my heart and hurts my soul...

IM SERIOUS it's very hard to make me cry. And this video actually made a few tears roll.

Homelessness is the worse thing ive ever experienced, but seeing children homeless is making my eyes water and heart hurt. God have Mercy on these children and their families

Never has a video made me cry so hard. Everyone needs to see this.

Gosh those poor babies 💔😣

That dad had to swallow his pride and ask for help because he refused to give up on his family and his daughter says "I don't want people to know he's my dad, I don't want to be embarrassed" seriously 👋🏻😒

I can't help but get incredibly enraged and saddened when looking at this

Prayers are most Powerful Bless are the children of God Amen Heaven

Heartbreaking. This shouldn't be happening in the "most powerful" country in the world. The shame on these kids' faces is just beyond words. 😢

I was Homeless No Family. I Almost Quit Life I Pray for these Kids I Cry! God Watch Over them I would Go Homeless to have these Kids to Have a Home

Striking, even almost 10 years later

This story broke my heart. I feel so bad for all of the families.

I have to watch this again for a class, and it hurts to see children hungry. I am crying as I type because I hate when children suffer.

The current definition of poverty is ridiculous. The current definition is $23,040 for a family of four. In 1971, the definition of poverty was equivalent to $31,680 today, adjusted for inflation: the govt is skewing the stats to make us believe that fewer are in poverty.

I can relate to these kids more then anyone can imagine and it breaks my heart, my family didnt even reach the poverty level. By 15 I had a job and hardly went to school and yet somehow managed to graduate, I'd rather have my kid stay with family or friends then have my kid worry or grow up homeless, I'd rather be homeless and have my kids with a roof over their head. No one ever thinks they'll be that "guy" but you can always be that "guy".

They showed this video to my entire school. Powerful, but depressing

Hell of an economy they're being left with. Thanks, boomers.

And they might go to school and be teased... you never know what someone is going through

When I was a single parent in the 80's I worked three jobs to keep a roof over our heads. Fortunately, two of the jobs had provisions for my children so I could keep working--the church daycare and the Greek restaurant. They were in school while I worked at my "day job".

People talk about how there's no jobs out there. At my work we are having trouble finding people who want to work. Everywhere I look in my town there are job opening out there. There is work out there. Just not work people want to do...

Im proud of the man who was willing to do anything just to find a job, rather than just move in with some neighbors and accomplish well, nothing, for 3 MONTHS. Is the woman even trying or have any plans? God, the kids have to worry more than she did.

These kids will grow up with a better understanding of life. Most kids don't know what hardship is. Me personally my family has been struggling for the longest now and recently pulled thru. God bless all these people and hope they all pull through too.

I've lived in the hotel rooms for a while and I have seen hardship when raising my kids. We work hard and when able to we help out

It's so hard for me not to judge the parents of these homeless kids...so very sad for children

I had to watch this for my sociology course. It's heartbreaking.

The kids break my heart😥

Good for this Dad, David for opting for the harder choice of keeping the family TOGETHER!

so sad. When the children were talking, i cried. It shouldn't be like this. god bless them all.

A home for shelter from the rain and cold should be a given and should not be taken from a person by anyone, especially a bank. The bank managers and government have all been charging a criminal interest rate over 60% when you calculate compound interest and should all be put in jail for 5 years! Give the people all their money back from the proceeds of this crime!

my heart is aching for these children

I hope this family is doing well now.

I feel so bad for the kids and for the parents that have to go everyday worrying about how they are going to make it through the day, the week, the month. Seeing the group of young kids acting so mature about the situations and the reality of it shows how serious it is, something in this country needs to change soon and it better help the poor first to start with.

This is so sad, i hope some people feel a little something watching it, and i hope it nevers happens to anyone

I wish these family's the best of luck!!! all my love and prayers go out to them. I wish I could help!!! I do dog rescue. I care so much about people struggling too.

I'm absolutely speechless & heartbroken 🤬😢🤬

There are more and more abandoned houses coming up everywhere, so why not flip them over, and give them to the homeless

This is so terribly sad and these children are such an inspiration. I believe that this experience will make them stronger, far more compassionate and grateful for everything they will ever have ~ now and in the future. These are not kids with a sense of entitlement so common with the young today. Getting though such a horrible time will give them the strength and determination to tackle anything life throws at them. Bless them all...

I can't watch this. I'm going to cry

my heart is heavy for these innocent kids

Now these people I actually feel sorry for. They were hard working parents and lost it. They weren’t druggies, or just lazy! I hope they’re doing better now.

THIS MAKES ME SO SAD AND ANGRY!! THESE CHILDREN DESERVE BETTER FROM OUR COUNTRY!!

My heart breaks for the kids who are crying . Omg so sad . This is heart breaking .

This is our priority! I’m sorry the migrant humanitarian crisis isn’t.

I go to ucf and I was so upset at the beginning thinking that they don't do anything to try and help the homeless kids, then I saw the end. It made me a little happier but still they could do a lot more

pray for the children...

This is disgraceful. I work with the homeless and the children always suffer the mist. Smh

Heartbreaking

Many of us are struggling but we should help each other when we can. Recently I was in Hawaii, I saw lots of homeless people; many live in tents along the beach. While in Waikiki, everyday after lunch I would share my food. I was so depressed by what I saw I went to the mgr. of the Cheesecake Factory & asked for his help in feeding them. He informed me they work w/an organization that feeds the hungry but he helped anyway. There were a lot of smiles on their faces & I felt so happy & grateful.

Destiny , your going to be a wonderful human , God bless!

Man who could do this to another human being? And he got kids!!!

THIS IS HEART BREAKING! YET OUR LAW MAKERS ARE ONLY CONCERNED WITH PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS! TAKE CARE OF AMERICAN FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN FIRST!

Absolutely right. i think these kids are lucky that they have learn a big lesson of life. I Salute them.

Whatever you do, do not go to a shelter with an intact family. Mom and young kids will get a place, but Dad, forget it. He can sleep under a bridge. Same for older teen boys. Better to live in a vehicle, or a tent in a secluded place. Tell the school you're moving and study wherever you are, whenever you can. Expect no help from CPS, only to lose your kids and probably your marriage.

We as United States of America citizens need to protect everyone we have to think of something that can fix this epidemic

I personally can say that the tiptoeing around because you’re afraid of being kicked out is such a real and strong fear. No kid should have to carry that weight on their shoulders.

What is really needed not only in America but in many countries, is teaching financial literacy at school: how to budget expenses and develop the habit of saving.

It's sad seeing those kids crying. Poor souls, they deserve better

I recently watched the 2005 movie 'AMERICAN JOBS'. In 2004 a teacher had student go to store & see where items were made. . In 2004 the students were STUNNED to see so little is made in America. We have been exporting our jobs for years. This problem has been brewing for years. . From 2000 to 2007 we lost 39,000 factories in the US.

hard times i myself when i was little i did the same and i know its hard and you learn to survived and you are only a baby i was like this since i was 3 so i understand every detail of living like this sleeping in cars it hurts when the nights are too cold or too hot or when you dont know if some one is going to do something to you ii is bad and on the strees its worst just trying to stay as much as you can without sleeping so you can survived and wont get hurt and hunger there a trick you just eat a piece of bread and just a lot of water it will expand and you wont fill hungry before you go to sleep or try any fruit that you can find i ,bad memories those i know how they hunt you every single day that make part of what i am i learn to survived alone if i didnt do it i would been dead a long time ago .

It's hard to watch this without crying a little.

As far as I am concern i think it's good to through difficult situations in life as this will enlighten us that life is not a bed of roses especially for those who are lucky to born in the first nations of the world. Hard times discipline us and make us wise and careful.

This makes me so sad.... really.... I just want to cheer them up, tell them everything will be alright, which would unfortunately be a big bad lie.... still, I want to make the smile :(

I am a school bus driver for a large district and we send passenger van sometimes 50 miles one way to pick up homeless kids who once lived within our district boundaries.

I know what this people are going thru I was in the same situation with my family now I been working at a university for 4 years it was hard for us

Im crying! I wish i could help them, im ashamed of being mad at my dad not buying me a car for christmas............

One of the things that really gets to me is I've watched the movie The Big Short which caused all of these kids to be homeless because of the faulty loans in there show me people that should be in prison right now not bailed out and it's causing a lot of problems for these kids.

@DenTimesTwo Im not surprised. Your comment speaks volumes about the attitudes/reasons WHY no one gets any "help".....it all comes with a price. HELP comes with a price. You should give 20 dollars to a random homeless family IF YOU ARE ABLE TO ANYWAY!!

It is NOT the government's responsibility to feed your family and kids or mine. That is YOUR responsibility and nobody else's.

So heartbreaking. There are charities that help prevent homelessness.

Poor children. The hard part is not to live like they've been living but it's to remenber how they used to live and can't do anything to return. Children don't understand how things works and they don't have to. I think they don't have to face how hard the world it is because they'll have enough time to find out. But believe me, the north-america poverty is not even close of the real poverty like in third world. They are lucky and they don't even know.

Why are adults having kids? Multiple kids! Wake up adults! Wake up America!