2004 Report on Illinois Poverty: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty for Illinois Teens
Contributing Organization(s): Mid-America Institute on Poverty of Heartland Alliance
Author(s)/Creator(s): Mid-America Institute on Poverty of Heartland Alliance
Publishing Date: 2004-12-01
Issue Areas: Poverty and Hunger; Children and Youth
Ownership/Rights Info: Copyright 2004 Illinois Poverty Summit
This report provides data on the status of poor and at-risk teens in Illinois and highlights the intersection of issues that put them at risk of physical, social, and financial harm. While teenagers face enormous challenges and pressures, they have tremendous potential. Effective prevention and comprehensive intervention efforts with vulnerable youth can break the cycle of poverty for Illinois teens, diverting individuals from a path toward a lifetime of poverty and onto a path toward a productive, healthy future.
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Intended Audience: Advocates; College/University Professors; General Public; Legislators/Legislative Aids; Parents; Policy Professionals; Researchers; Teachers-elementary; Teachers-middle school; Teachers-high school
Coverage: Illinois
Type/Format: FactSheet
Language code: English
Coverage: Illinois
Type/Format: FactSheet
Language code: English
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