Poverty is obviously something everybody wants to avoid. While this is an incredibly hard burden on adults, children living in poverty can suffer much, much more. loading...

Unfortunately, children live in poverty more often than you'd think, and Upstate New York is a hotspot for those in these troubling circumstances.

What Constitutes as Child Poverty?

Poverty guidelines change every year in America, but the idea remains the same. If a child lives in a household that makes under a certain amount of money each year, they are considered a child in poverty. This can mean a lack of nutrition, stunted social growth, and a tougher time gaining employment in their future . loading...

As of 2025, a family of four is considered to be living in poverty if they make under $32,150 a yea

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