Story Behind the Curve
Childhood poverty and homelessness is linked to hunger and malnutrition as well as an increased risk for child abuse and neglect. Low family income levels often result in substandard housing, lack of basic health care, poor health, increased exposure to crime and violence, and unequal access to educational opportunities.
Strategies to improve these indicators
Bridges to Opportunity
Family Navigation
K.I.D.S (Keep Individuals Directed Successfully)
Why Is This Important?
Childhood poverty and homelessness is linked to hunger and malnutrition as well as an increased risk for child abuse and neglect. Low family income levels often result in substandard housing, lack of basic health care, poor health, increased exposure to crime and violence, and unequal access to educational opportunities.
Measures
Time
Period
Period
Current Actual Value
Current Target Value
Current
Trend
Trend
Baseline
% Change
% Change
2018
21.3
1
22%