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Born Poor Exposes Rising Child Poverty Crisis in 2024
10/8/2025
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Story summary
- Born Poor follows Brittany, Johnny, and Kaylie as adults, confronting the long-term effects of childhood poverty.
- Census data show 9.7 million children in poverty in 2024, with Black and Hispanic children most affected.
- Pandemic-era policies temporarily reduced child poverty, but rates have risen to pre-pandemic levels.
- Food insecurity affects 7.2 million children, as Born Poor premiered on October 7, 2025.
