Child welfare encompasses child abuse, educational opportunities, health care, poverty and other social justice issues. I believe that some inequalities can be mitigated in childhood leading to fewer problems later in life and in fact lead to an increase in quality and even length of life. For example, a child who has quality educational opportunities may be less likely to engage in gang or criminal activity while increasing the likelihood of obtaining better employment and higher education. In addition, children who receive at least adequate health care may prevent permanent conditions leading to life-long poor health, a decreased ability to learn, and eventually decreased earning power, and an increased potential for poverty and criminal
