. >> eight years ago, i can't mill la larson and a friend started the program to help homeless children. their belief was youngsters in shelters suffer from emotional, behavioral and learning problems. their answers, structured play. >> when children are traumatize and children who become homeless have gone through multiple traumas in their lives, ranging from domestic violence to eviction to losing belongings, losing family members. and one of the most powerful ways to heal for children is through play. >> volunteers are rewarded by creating childhood memories. not often found in transitional house jog we have had field trips, we have had pretend sleepovers and slumber parties for children who aren't allowed to have slumber parties. they can't have their friends over. so we bring the pajamas and the popcorn to them and let them experience what it is like to live a normal childhood. >>> more than 120 volunteers work at five shelters in dc. as unemployment increases and housing options for the poor decline, the need for the play time project becomes greater. >> the homeless play time pro