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Child poverty
Latest Census data show an increase in childhood poverty
by
Matt Levin
Sep 13, 2024
Despite wage gains, lower-income families have been hit hard by inflation and the expiration of pandemic-era benefits.
Food insecurity climbed in 2022 as pandemic aid ended
Oct 26, 2023
Nearly 13% of U.S. families struggled to put food on the table that year, according to the USDA — 5 million more households than the year before.
Phasing out of pandemic-era federal aid for child care sparks alarm
Sep 22, 2023
A new report warns that the looming withdrawal of pandemic-era aid for childcare could hurt children and families.
As the expanded child tax credit draws to a close, yet another study highlights its positive impact
Apr 20, 2022
It's been especially important to low-income families and families of color.
Wednesday's child tax credit payments could be the last
Dec 15, 2021
The expansion of the child tax credit was temporary and will expire at the end of the year unless Congress votes to extend it.
Necessities top child tax credit spending
Aug 13, 2021
Payments to households with children have been made for the second month after a first round that cost $15 billion.
The expanded child tax credit could "cut poverty in half"
Jun 28, 2021
Starting July 15, most parents will get monthly payments for half of the tax credit instead of a lump sum at tax time.
For public good, not for profit.
Here’s who will benefit from the expanded child tax credit
by
Janet Nguyen
May 18, 2021
Under the American Rescue Plan, eligible families could receive a monthly payment for each child under 18.
Relief bill could lift millions of kids out of poverty by expanding tax credit
Feb 24, 2021
Eligible parents could get monthly checks under the proposal instead of a yearly credit when they file their taxes.
The child poverty rate today is the same as in 1990
Jun 17, 2019
In 2017, the child poverty rate was 18%. Go back nearly three decades to 1990: also 18%.