If you are homeless for whatever reason and your child has special needs that you are unfortunately able to meet, consider getting your child into foster care services. Typically, children are only placed into foster care when children's protective services get involved when the child is abused and/or neglected. However, most states have laws concerning homeless and the inability to provide adequate shelter for children as being considered neglectful.  Placing your child into foster care is an option for parents who are struggling to regain and maintain a healthy and happy home for their child.