February 21, 2024
Although their family characteristics are associated with lower rates of poverty in other groups, Hispanic children makeup 41% of U.S. children in poverty.
October 13, 2022
Food insecurity for households with children fell during COVID. But there are signs of reversal with pandemic aid ending and the highest inflation in decades.
October 7, 2022
The national shortage of baby formula in the U.S. cast an urgent spotlight on the difficulties parents can face in meeting basic nutritional needs of babies.
November 15, 2021
In spite of the safety net, families residing in poverty devote a substantial share of their monthly expenditures to basic shelter, health, and nutrition.
February 5, 2021
More than 10 million U.S. children were officially poor before the pandemic. Spending in the range of 0.4-1.4% of GDP could dramatically reduce child poverty.
January 20, 2021
A focus on income poverty alone will overlook the precarious economic conditions related to low levels of wealth and their impact on children’s life chances.
October 28, 2019
During economic downturns the social safety net can help families meet basic needs while providing a fiscal stimulus to the economy.
April 2, 2019
Over 9 million children lived below the poverty line in 2015. Evidence-based solutions could make a substantial difference in the rate of child poverty.