The child poverty rate more than doubled in 2022 as Covid-era aid programs expired, erasing major economic gains for the poorest Americans.
The child poverty rate more than doubled in 2022 as Covid-era aid programs expired, erasing major economic gains for the poorest Americans.
There’s several other posts from other news articles that just get to the point and are less click-baity.
“Child poverty increases sharply after tax credit expiration” (PBS)
“Many Americans facing hardship as benefits created during COVID-19 end” (PBS)
“US Child poverty jumped and income declined in 2022 as COVID benefits expired” (modified slightly from the AP title)
Those all bury the lead.