Key findings in the 2016 annual report include struggles in early childhood development, lack of children’s health care, childhood homelessness and juvenile justice system involvement. The report incorporates new indicators to continue developing the state’s understanding of the challenges and barriers confronting families experiencing intergenerational poverty. This year, data is included on post-secondary education, adult corrections and academic outcomes by school for children at risk of remaining in poverty.
Utah Needs a Child-centered Approach to Fighting Poverty
Paul Mero recently wrote an op-ed for the Salt Lake Tribune in which he highlights new research challenging many assumptions about how to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. One conclusion drawn from the report is that approaches to addressing...
