Crossing the Line:Taking Steps to End Homelessness One book Diane Nilan's reader-friendly book gives reader a glimpse into homelessness, with stories from her years of running the largest homeless shelter in IL outside of Chicago. Included in the book--the story of how homeless education (McKinney-Vento) laws were improved in Illinois and nationally. DOWNLOAD -From Crossing the Line Diane's 1-pg guide (PDF) Causes of Homelessness. $15.00 (+s/h) Order from HEAR US directly (discounts for bulk orders) or from Amazon $17.95 ORDER Follow Diane on Facebook!