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This article talks about children being the poorest population in the United States and how poverty affects children and society. It also brings light to how government assistance programs can make a difference in a child's life.

You can also see a clear difference in the schools that are filled with children that live in poverty because of how underfunded they are due to schools getting most of their funding through property taxes.

Its surprising and unfortunate to read that children are the poorest population when they have no control over their situation.

U.S. Government site lists the income levels that determine whether a household is considered in poverty. There are two reports. The poverty Thresholds is the main determining factor while the Poverty Guidelines is used for administrative purposes to determine aid that a household can receive.

Poverty has been an ongoing issue for years. The United States poverty level dominates many other wealthy nation's levels. It may be worse than what statistics show.

This article gives a enhanced look into poverty in America, with many statistics. It also covers the connection between poverty and other social issues such as health, food, and crime.

Very good article

Article stating statistics on children living in poverty. Discusses future chances of remaining in poverty and how this affects the child and our society.

This article explains the levels of poverty experienced in the United States as of 2016. It explains the % of Americans with disabilities living in poverty, as well as the races that are most impacted.

Poverty is still a lingering issue in the United States. 50% of our children are living in poverty. Some of these children cannot get government assistance because their parents make too much money for a family of 4.

United States poverty rates have not made any significant changes despite growth in GDP per capita. Four determinants of changes in poverty rate are discussed and evaluated in this article. The four determinants are the impact of labor market opportunities, the role of changes in family structure, the role played by government antipoverty programs, and the role of immigration.

Why should an individual worry about the next time they are going to eat or shower is? There should not be as many people as there is living in conditions like this. Someone should have a secure place to live, food, and somewhere to shower.