This Research Brief draws on the latest Census data to present a statistical portrait of children in poverty in the United States. The brief highlights research on the consequences of poverty for children and suggests program and policy approaches that hold promise for decreasing poverty among low-income children and their families.
To provide fuller detail on disparities in child health, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies undertook an examination of how child health indicators vary by socio-demographic charac
This report is a compilation of the most recent and reliable national and state-by-state data on poverty, health, child welfare, youth at risk, early childhood development, education, nutrition and
This report highlights the systemic risks that youth in distressed communities face, linking high child poverty rates and low high school graduation rates to high rates of violent crime, teen pregn
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When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.
