More than 9 million children — about 13% — are living in poverty in the U.S., according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

As Congress debates major tax reforms, a proven anti-poverty tool hangs in the balance: the child tax credit. This credit reduces a family’s tax bill by up to $2,000 per child, but its current ...

In recognition of Poverty Awareness Month, Child & Family Service highlights the wide range of programs and services ...

Restructuring local government, improving public transportation and boosting education spending could significantly reduce child poverty in East St. Louis — benefiting over half of the city’s children ...

Historically, the child welfare system has prioritized disruptive and stressful interventions as the best solution for families in crisis. Turning a ship as massive as our current system won’t happen ...

Several people gathered for a "data walk" hosted by hosted by LiveWell Douglas County and the Douglas County Community Foundation on Friday, November 15, 2024. As they take a deep look at health and ...

While the economy was a key topic of discussion for the two presidential candidates when they met on the debate stage for the first time on Tuesday, the duel ended without explicit consideration of ...

The Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council has laid out a road map. One of their top recommendations: a further expansion of the Empire State Child Credit. Credit: Getty Images. This year’s state ...

New York is one of the wealthiest states in this country. And yet its child poverty rate — over 20% — is one of the highest in the country. As a pediatrician in Albany for the past 20 years, I have ...

[Note: This story has been updated to fix a typographical error. It should have stated that half of Florida's children living in poverty reside in 15% of its zip ...