U of C Examines Connection Between Poverty and Child Welfare
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A look at the barriers facing families that need financial assistance.
Families living in poverty are more likely to be involved with the child welfare system, according to a recent brief from the University of Chicago. As part of our “Firsthand: Living in Poverty” series, we look at the barriers facing families that need financial assistance.
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U of C Examines Connection Between Poverty and Child Welfare
Clip: 7/26/2021 | 6m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
Families living in poverty are more likely to be involved with the child welfare system, according to a recent brief from the University of Chicago. As part of our “Firsthand: Living in Poverty” series, we look at the barriers facing families that need financial assistance.
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