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Sometimes the scale of child poverty and its impacts can feel overwhelming. This is an important piece by the Resolution Foundation's Torsten Bell on some of the national policy interventions that can be implemented to end child poverty, with the political will and commitment to do so ⬇ https://lnkd.in/e_9mZUJA

A wonderful summary on the research on child poverty - consequences and potential policy solutions. A favorite excerpt -- Historically, rates of child poverty in the United States have been considerably higher in other developed countries, suggesting that child poverty is not an insurmountable problem. Just as many sources of child poverty have their roots in social structures, our social policies and investments offer powerful solutions. Recognizing the importance of addressing systemic inequities in education, health care, employment opportunities, and other avenues toward economic well-being, effective solutions must encompass a range of strategies. https://lnkd.in/eEB7PN-F

Policies and programs are powerful tools in addressing child poverty, thereby reducing or mitigating the negative impacts of experiencing poverty on children. Learn more about the ways in which experiencing poverty negatively influences children’s development and what we can do about it in a new Child Trends report. https://lnkd.in/eKkx4qhr

Policies and programs are powerful tools in addressing child poverty, thereby reducing or mitigating the negative impacts of experiencing poverty on children. Learn more about the ways in which experiencing poverty negatively influences children’s development and what we can do about it in a new Child Trends report.

The latest statistics show that child poverty is a problem across Wales. Policy and Research Officer, Joel Davies, considers what this should mean for policymakers. We are calling on all political parties to make progress on tackling child poverty a priority. We need a social security system that guarantees our essentials. Some of the steps are clear: lifting the two-child limit on benefit payments is the most effective way to reduce child poverty. Read more here 👇 https://ow.ly/c3Jo50SaKhp

🔖 Sunday long read: The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), in partnership with Community Foundation Ireland, has released the fourth edition of their Poverty, Inequality and Living Standards in Ireland report. The report sheds light on the ongoing societal divisions, with a focus on the challenges faced by children in Ireland. Below is a summary of key findings related to child poverty and inequality. Read our full review here👉 https://loom.ly/S2Ja1Y0 #QualityForChildren #ChildPovertyIreland #EarlyYearsIreland

We shouldn’t strive to end poverty, but instead our goal should be to facilitate human flourishing. “The true goal of public policy shouldn’t be nudging people over the poverty line but enabling people to lead good lives,” says Elliot Haspel. “A full-fledged movement toward child and family flourishing is called for. Proposed laws could be evaluated by their impact on flourishing. Communities could create plans and benchmark their progress. They could ask themselves, in essence, what do our residents need in order to not merely survive but thrive?” #humanflourishing #poverty #thrive #publicpolicy https://lnkd.in/gHQZ3mQi

Something needs to be done about child poverty. 300,000 more children began living in absolute poverty last year. Overall, a total of 3.6 million children were living in absolute poverty - the highest number since the 2011-12 financial crisis. Affordable housing is a must, but private investment may be the only way to meet the growing demand. Contact our team today to find out how you can get involved. Read the full article from The Guardian for more. #Poverty #CostOfLiving #CostOfLivingCrisis #CCGEyeOnIndustry

After falls in the proportion of children and whānau experiencing poverty since 2018, the numbers are now moving in the wrong direction. No doubt this is a concern to us all - the wellbeing of children is critical to them and their whānau and to us all. We must prioritise the redesign of systems to prevent people being swept into poverty and unlock their potential. #unlockingpotential

Looking for something to add to your reading list? Check out this review of “Poverty, by America” by Matthew Desmond from Real Change Homeless Empowerment Project. “Desmond summarizes America’s poverty crisis in this way: First, we exploit the poor. We constrain their choice and power in the labor, housing and financial markets. Those of us who are not poor benefit from this. “Second, we prioritize the subsidization of affluence over the alleviation of poverty.” https://lnkd.in/giFQEh_H