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417 | Seth D. Kaplan: Repairing American Society, One Zip Code at a Time

The Realignment

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Addressing Childhood Poverty: Material Outcomes and Social Support

The chapter explores the top-down approach versus the horizontal approach in addressing childhood poverty, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive strategy that considers both material outcomes and social support. It discusses the impact of increasing the size of the child tax credit and the importance of relationships and social support in addressing the causes of poverty. The chapter concludes by advocating for a place-based approach to effectively address the challenges faced by different neighborhoods.

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