Homeless toddlers show significantly higher rates of developmental delays than other children, including other low-income children. Research has consistently found that the unstable housing conditions faced by homeless toddlers contribute to greater developmental delays compared to their housed peers, even those from low-income families. This is due to factors such as lack of stable housing, poor nutrition, and limited access to healthcare. Additionally, homeless toddlers experience higher rates of hospital admissions, asthma, injuries, and psychiatric challenges, but developmental delays are the most direct and significant consequence of homelessness on their development.