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Thursday, June 18, 2009

Data Show Childhood Poverty Rate Continues to Rise; Access to Quality Child Care is Part of Solution

Childhood poverty continues to rise in Colorado, and quality, affordable child care is an important part of supporting families and ensuring the best outcomes for kids at risk, according to the 2009 KidsCount in Colorado! report released today by the Colorado Children’s Campaign.

According to the report, Colorado had an 85 percent increase in the number of children living in poverty between 2000 and 2007, one of the highest rates in the nation. More than 192,000 children were living in poverty in Colorado in 2007, compared to 104,000 in 2000. Poverty is currently defined as $22,050 for a family of four.

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Posted by Claudia Rowe @ Equal Voice For Families at 10:19 AM

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