Saturday, May 24, 2014

Childhood Poverty

Unfortunately, my previously mentioned points of contact have not responded. If no response is received shortly, I will contact others.

The website for Childhood poverty didn't pull up for me, but, studying poverty in America would be the most beneficial.

It is important to notate that poverty in America's poverty rate for low income families is extremely high. The NCCP rated it at 42% for low income families altogether.

This rate is extremely high considering the circumstances. It really puts a new perspective into play because the general public considers other countries in Africa or the Middle East to be filled with children who are poverty ridden, but what they fail to understand is that America's poverty rate is 8% away from being at 50%.
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2 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 25, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    That is a higher statistic than I thought, wow! Great information, I hope you have better luck with a contact soon!

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  2. Luxury GetawayMay 25, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    I too was unsuccessful in pulling up the information it kept saying page not found. Poverty is broad subject and it amazes me how many people in one country, let alone others are faced with many poverty issues. I think it would be a good idea for other countries to collaborate with each other to find out what works to try something new or fill in the holes that may be causing difficulties.

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