Economic security issues. We know the correlates with behavioral trends. Economic security indicators very important because of issues of medical care and having enough income to live. Economic indicators were not race-specific. It is important for policymakers to understand the disproportionate impact of poverty on black children specifically and children of color generally.
Action also is needed.
Child poverty still seems like the broadest indicator that is the greatest predictor of child well-being. Percent of children in poverty scope of problem if gaps are to be narrowed, resources marshaled relates to all other areas of child well-being and state competitiveness. Child poverty good index for family health, future health and well-being. Child poverty and family income. Poverty rate, because of effects of poverty on educational attainment, future prospects.