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Economically Disadvantaged. What is meant by poverty?. The state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; condition of being poor.
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What is meant by poverty? • The state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; condition of being poor. • Absolute poverty or destitution refers to the deprivation of basic human needs, which commonly includes food, water, sanitation, clothing, shelter, health care and education.
Do you have to be unemployed to be in poverty? • 63% of Texas children living in poverty are headed by someone who is working • This decreases some of their access to public services • Is not what many think of when hear the word poverty or poor
Types of HungerFood security — The family has access at all times toenough food for an active, healthy life for all household members.Food insecurity — The family is uncertain about itsability to afford nutritionally adequate and safe foods in a socially acceptable way (e.g., without resorting toemergency food supplies, scavenging, stealing, or other coping strategies) at some time during the year.Hunger — The food intake of one or more adults isreduced and their eating patterns are disrupted at some time during the year.
Who is most vulnerable? • Victims of conflict • Migrant workers and their families • Marginal populations • School drop outs • Homeless people • Street children • Dependent people • Elderly • Disabled or ill
Change for $1 • http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/2424/change-for-a-dollar-by-sharon-wright.html
Statistics • Texas has the third-highest rate of food insecurity and the fifth-highest rate of hunger • Hunger is a symptom of poverty, and Texas is a poor state
Poverty vs. health? • Why do you think people in the south are living in poverty AND have a higher chance of obesity?
Insurance • Why is having health insurance important? • Texas has more uninsured children than the national average • Quality of life is less for those uninsured
Where to go for Help • Texas Department of Health and Human Services • WIC (women infant and children • Provides formula, milk, cheese, cereal, peanut butter, fruits/veggies • Children under age of 5
TANF: temporary aide for needy families • TANF • Parents can receive TANF for 12-36 months • No time limit for children • Parents will receive employment assistance • One time TANF of $1000 in case of crisis such as job loss or medical emergency • Example of TANF payment 2 children in household receive TANF will receive $128 month maximum
Who receives Food Stamps? • The Food Stamp Program is a program created by the US federal government to provide food to people with low income. • 10% are elderly • 40% are white • 36% black • 18.5% Hispanic • 25% have a disabled person
CHIP/Medicaid • CHIP: The Children's Health Insurance Program provides free or low-cost health coverage for more than 7 million children up to age 19.Insurance for those who meet eligibility guidelines • Medicaid: provides health coverage to more than 50 million children, families, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. • Must be here legally to apply
The Texas Department of Health also offers low cost and free screenings and required immunizations • Many churches and non profit organizations offer food pantries and assistance with rent or utilities. The United Way is a good place to search for assistance
Salvation Army • Prisoner rehabilitation • Drug and alcohol rehabilitation • Elderly Services • Clothing • Food Pantry
http://www.povertyusa.org/the-state-of-poverty/poverty-usa-tour/ - stop at 3:13
Every 43 seconds a child in the US is born into poverty • 12 million adults have been homeless at least once in their lives. • 46% of the people using emergency food pantries are employed (many food pantries in the Denton area are run by churches)
Income Gap • The wealthiest 5% of the households receive 21% of the US national income • The poorest 20% receive 3.7% of the national income.
Myths • People are in poverty because they are too poor to work • Many people are working, going to school or seeking work but just do not make enough money to feed their family • Most people on assistance are homeless • The majority of families are working and trying to make ends meet.
Hunger in the US • 31 million people are at risk of hunger • 11.2 million live in hungry households where they do not have enough money for all family members • 46% using emergency assistance are employed • US could cut domestic hunger in ½ in two years for just 6 billion a year of just .06 per citizen per day
Teen and Homelessness • 13 kids die on the streets each day • 1.3 homeless youth living on the streets • 1 in every 7 youth run away before their 18th birthday • 51.4% of all Americans will live in poverty before they turn 65. The majority experiencing it for the first time as a child • 1 in 4 children are at risk for hunger
14.6% or 49 million American live in Households that struggle to put food on the table • ½ of all children born in the US enroll in WIC • 1 in 8 people in the US live below the poverty line
How can YOU help • Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen • Donate clothes, money, and other items to places that give those out • Donate food to a food pantry • Donate food to food drive at HMS • Create and Hand out blessing bags • What is a blessing bag?
