The Basic Facts About Children in Poverty - Center for American Progress
The Basic Facts About Children in Poverty Getty/Gregory Rec A boy holds his little brother's hand after picking him up at the bus stop in Biddeford, Maine, April 2020. Julia Cusick For more on this topic, see 'The Basic Facts About Women in Poverty' Women, especially women of color, in the United States are more likely to live in poverty than men, and they need robust, targeted solutions to ensure their long-term economic security. Read Introduction and summary In America, nearly 11 million children are poor. That’s 1 in 7 kids, who make up almost one-third of...
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