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2025 Budget Stakes: Poverty and Hardship Could Rise for Millions
Millions of people would be pushed into, or deeper into, poverty under Republican proposals that Congress could consider this ...
Erie's child poverty rate is the highest among PA's 10 big cities. Why it's increasing
A U.S. Census report showed that 33.5% of families with school-age children living within the Erie School District's ...
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Trump’s Proposed $5,000 Child Tax Credit: Analyzing Various Approaches
President Donald J. Trump’s proposal for a $5,000 Child Tax Credit (CTC) has sparked interest, though details remain scarce ...
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Can new statewide recommendations cut child poverty by 50 percent in 10 years?
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Fri. 20, 2025, we talk with members of the Child Poverty Reduction ...
Commentary: Housing vouchers critical to reduce childhood poverty
Housing vouchers are among the most effective tools we have to get families out of shelters — and to keep them out.
Child Poverty Rates Are Not Getting Better: Barnardos Demands Urgent Action
Barnardos believes child poverty is a national issue that requires collective action. Barnardos urges the Government, ...
Tragic deaths of 2 homeless children in Detroit must sound alarm for workers to end poverty and inequality
Funeral services are being held Thursday for A’millah Currie, 2, and Darnell Currie Jr., 9. The children froze to death ...
No Movement In Child Poverty Rates For Year Ended June 2024
“There has been no movement in the child poverty rates since June 2023,” statistical delivery spokesperson Abby Johnston said ...
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Erie's child poverty rate is the highest among PA's 10 big cities. Why it's increasing
The COVID-19 pandemic caused fluctuations in poverty rates, with government relief programs temporarily mitigating the impact. Experts suggest that affordable and accessible education is crucial ...