Child poverty is a 'crisis that cannot be ignored'

Uncomfortable truth' The report said people experienced poverty when they did not have enough money or resources to meet ...

Child Poverty Nearly Triples to 13% Over Three Years; Public Policies and Programs Proven to Halve the Rate

Child poverty in the U.S. has surged, nearly tripling from 5% in 2021 to 13% in 2024. This dramatic increase follows the ...
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What Are Some Challenges of Growing Up Poor in America?

The U.S. has one of the highest child poverty rates among wealthy countries. Here’s a look at struggles kids living in poverty face, including access to food, healthcare and education.
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What children in poverty could lose from the 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Low-income children and families would be among the groups hit hardest by Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act. While the bill would be a boon to wealthy Americans, it would scale back resources ...

26 Old Photos That Reveal the Harsh Reality of Poverty

Poverty has always left its mark — not just in statistics or history books, but in the weary faces of those who lived through ...