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475. Why Does the Richest Country in the World Have So Many Poor Kids?

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Exploring the Links Between Employment, Housing Costs, and Child Poverty

This chapter explores the challenges of child poverty within single-parent families, focusing on job availability and economic obstacles. It highlights the inadequacies of housing assistance programs and the struggles families endure to secure necessary support during crises.

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