Blacks and Latinos have a higher poverty rate than Whites. Women are more than likely to live in poverty than men. Women of every racial group are more than likely to be poor than men. 21% of children live in poverty. It is safe to say that women, children and ethnic groups are more than likely to live in poverty. People who live in poverty have both strengths and challenges. People in poverty tend to be hard workers with determination and persistence on the other side their hard work don’t pay off as much. For people who live in poverty they either can’t afford healthy foods or can’t afford it. Health care is inadequate and expensive. Safe communities, housing, and good schools are also a challenge for those who live in poverty. Children who
