What children in poverty could lose from the 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Republicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide health care, food benefits and financial assistance for millions of children.
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As federal aid shrinks, communities try new ways to tackle child poverty on their own
After Congress ended extra cash aid for families, local efforts aimed to fill the gap. In Flint, Michigan, Rx Kids gives cash aid to every family for a baby's first year. Will it work elsewhere?
What you need to know about the child tax credit as both campaigns embrace it
A major expansion of the child tax credit during the height of the COVID pandemic temporarily slashed the child poverty rate in half. That is one reason why it has become a hot topic in the presidential race.
Parents are struggling with high prices this year. It may shape how they vote
Inflation is a top-of-mind issue for many Americans during this year's presidential election, and the strain of high prices is being felt particularly hard by people raising children.
This Republican senator wants an expanded child tax credit — with work requirements
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio says the U.S. has lost focus over the last 20 to 30 years and economic policies need to be geared towards creating stable work for families.
Child poverty more than doubles — a year after hitting record low, Census data shows
Experts point to the expanded child tax credit as key to this poverty yo-yo. When it ended, many lower-income families struggled to pay their bills or buy enough food.
With an eye on working families, Democrats launch the Congressional Dads Caucus
A group of Democrats formed the Dads Caucus in the House, hoping to advocate for key democratic policies such as the expanded child tax credit and paid family leave.
Why America Has Been So Stingy In Fighting Child Poverty
The U.S. has a long tradition of favoring old people over kids. A new paper investigates why.
3.7 million more kids are in poverty without the monthly Child Tax Credit, study says
In one month, the child poverty rate increased from 12.1 to 17 percent, the highest rate seen since Dec. 2020. Black and Latino children experienced an even higher rate of poverty.
Families are in distress after the first month without the expanded child tax credit
January is the first month since July 2021 that more than 36 million families in the U.S. did not receive money from the expanded child tax credit program. For some, the consequences are already dire.