Increasing numbers of children struggle to survive living in the streets of our world. Researchcan begin to help ameliorate countless lives of these children. However, research to date addressesthe needs of street children in a fragmented manner, with each discipline exploring only one aspectof their plight (Thomas de Benitez, 2011). This article reflects a more systematic review of therelated literature that examines Tanzanian policies and economic conditions as they relate tochildren of the streets from a variety of disciplines. Authors conclude with recommendationsbased on the current education systems’ ability to provide greater opportunities for these children.