Child Poverty in Rural America: New Data Shows Increases in 41 States
Contributing Organization(s): Carsey Institute, The
Author(s)/Creator(s): William P. O'Hare; Sarah Savage
Publishing Date: 2006-11-08
Issue Areas: Children and Youth; Poverty and Hunger
Ownership/Rights Info: Please consult the copyright holder before using or repurposing this information.
File info: 2 pages; 94.06 KB file size
Access Note: Hard copies of our publications are available through our Communications Department.
On August 29th, the U.S. Census Bureau released new data on child poverty that show a disturbing increase in rural child poverty rates in many states. The child poverty rate is the most widely used indicator of child well-being because poverty is closely linked to undesirable outcomes in areas such as health, education, emotional welfare, and delinquency. Changes in child poverty signal important changes in children's quality of life and life chances.
Access this research:
Access Note: Hard copies of our publications are available through our Communications Department.
Intended Audience: Advocates; Legislators/Legislative Aids; Policy Professionals; Researchers
Type/Format: FactSheet
Language code: English
Type/Format: FactSheet
Language code: English
Votes: 6 | Average Rating: 3
Click to add your rating!
Click to add your rating!
Related Research
Explore related research listed in the same issue areas.
Related research:
- Case for School-Based Integration of Services: Changing the Ways Students, Families and Communities Engage with their Schools, The
- Investing in Low-Wage Workers: Lessons from Family Child Care in Rhode Island
Share and Share Alike
The golden rule at IssueLab ... share the knowledge, share the love!
