National child poverty awareness day - FEBRUARY 24

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Imagine a world where child poverty is not  an overlooked and ignored issue. A world where people care about the trauma and abuse for millions of at-risk children in the United States. A world with a growing movement of people dedicated to stopping the inequality and injustice for children trapped in this harmful intergenerational cycle. Child poverty it not equality. 

National Child Poverty Awareness Day is the beginning of making this world a reality. First, we need to raise awareness and understanding of this hidden crisis. Then we can focus on national and local policies and strategies that mitigate child poverty and protect children from its adversities. 

Here are some facts you can share with your loved ones for this unprecedented day of outreach and education:

- 1 in 5 children in the United States live in poverty. 

- Poverty is a leading cause of child abuse in the United States.

- Black Americans are twice as likely to experience child poverty. 

-  Children living in poverty are 9 times more likely to experience abuse and trauma.

To get involved in National Child Poverty Awareness Day, please send an email to childpovertyproject@gmail.com.