Posts Tagged Child Poverty
Virginia’s Large Numbers of Children in Poverty Could Adversely Impact the State’s Health
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 25, 2019
A recent report indicates many of Virginia’s children live in poverty – a major concern for the long-term health of the Commonwealth. Michael Pope reports.
Why Are So Many Virginia Children Still Living in Poverty?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 15, 2018
Downtown Danville. Nearly half of the city’s children live in poverty. (Credit: Miguel Gereda / Creative Commons)
The number of children who live in poverty is coming down across the country. But not in Virginia. Michael Pope is looking at the numbers.
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