June Poverty In-Service

For this activity, please read the following information on the impact of poverty on children and families.

Socioeconomic status, or class, is a major factor that greatly defines how people live in the world. According to the Children’s Defense Fund, at the end of 2015 close to 15 million US children lived in poverty. There are many myths and stereotypes associated with being poor. To separate myths from reality, examine what we do know about children and poverty in the United States.