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The Federal Poverty Guidelines and “The First 1000 Days” Video
Analyze the Federal Poverty Guidelines and “The First 1000 Days” video.
For what purposes are the Federal Poverty Guidelines used? According to the video “The First 1000 Days,” how many children in West Virginia are living below the Federal Poverty Level? According to the video, what is the approximate percentage of West Virginians living on welfare TANF (Temporary Aid to Needy Families) at any given time? According to the video, some believe the current-old method of calculating the Federal Poverty Level is outdated. Explain what they see as the problems with the old method and describe the new and recommended method. Based on the video, why is it important to address the consequences of poverty as early in the lives of children as possible?