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There are nearly 11 million children living in poverty in the U.S., leaving them vulnerable to stressors and hindering healthy growth and development. Learn how social workers can help individuals break the generational poverty cycle: tinyurl.com/4jk88srk #socialwork

🚫Liz Truss chaos helped drive over 300,000 people into poverty, bombshell study finds - The Mirror In a shocking revelation, a study by The Mirror has uncovered that over 300,000 individuals have been pushed into poverty due to the chaos surrounding Liz Truss. This finding emphasizes the critical need for addressing and resolving the challenges faced by vulnerable communities. It's crucial that we come together to support those affected and work towards creating a more equitable society. Let's raise awareness and take action to counter the impact of such distressing situations. #LizTruss #PovertyCrisis #SocialResponsibility https://ift.tt/xVzlG9g

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As we mark the 60th anniversary of the Economic Opportunity Act and the creation of Community Action, local MN agencies continue to evolve their approaches to fighting poverty. While national poverty rates have improved, #Minnesota’s current rate is still a staggering 9.6%. Discover how #MN #CommunitionAction Agencies are addressing modern challenges and regional needs in this Public News Service article: tinyurl.com/y2eamfdv #HelpingPeople #ChangingLives

Poverty doesn't just affect adults - it can have long-lasting effects on children too. Find out more Reducing Poverty and Improving Child Development in WA. By Shae Garwood, Wendy Simpson and Myles Kunzli This is a snapshot of a full report, answering -  WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT? WHAT CAN BE DONE? JOIN US TODAY #LegislatetoEndChildPoverty #ValuingChildrenInitiative #Nochildinpoverty https://lnkd.in/g4FHk-nH

Today, on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we reflect on the importance of addressing poverty without causing further harm. A compassionate approach, paired with innovative technology, can help prevent unnecessary trauma, protect children, and support families—without punishing those facing poverty. Learn more in the blog on how the proper tools and guidance can support caseworkers in this critical endeavor: https://lnkd.in/ez54umSD #EndPoverty #StrengthenFamilies #CompassionInAction #InternationalDayForTheEradicationOfPoverty #Cúram

Eradicating poverty is a monumental task that no single individual can accomplish alone. Recognizing this, we are dedicated to empowering and training communities to spearhead these efforts within their own locales, acknowledging that collective action is key to making meaningful progress. #EndPoverty #Poverty #PovertyAlleviation

Poverty is complex, and there's no simple solution. But if we notice that we're not seeing change in a community, here are some questions we can ask ourselves: ➡️ Are we helping in ways that are disempowering and creating dependency? ➡️ Are we overlooking systemic issues that are keeping people trapped in poverty? ➡️ Are we dealing with the broken relationships at the root of poverty? ➡️ Do we recognize our own brokenness? What would you add to this list?

The Federal Poverty Level (FPL) often falls short in reflecting the real cost of living, leaving many families struggling just above the poverty line without adequate support. 📉 With no adjustments for regional living costs like housing and healthcare, the FPL can leave millions ineligible for assistance they desperately need. Its why we advocate for income progress and not perfection. Wonder what that means? Contact us today and we'll share how we're helping individuals get out of poverty. #PovertySolution #EconomicJustice #FPL #PolicyChange #CostOfLiving

How can economic and social policy research help Scotland reach the 2030 child poverty targets? Read what researchers, people with lived experience of poverty, and others had to say in our latest report: https://lnkd.in/etu3-_Ec