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Families in poverty increases For directors of charitable agencies, the case of Rachelle Grimmer is a reflection of the desperation of hundreds of families in Laredo, where poverty ends up overwhelming them. "We need more resources where aid reaches those most in need," said ...

Cost Of Raising a Child Increases 40 Percent, No Wonder More Women Are In Poverty : Single parent and especially women headed households have a much higher rate of poverty , primarily due to child care costs and lack of other resources that could financially support these families — resources that are being cut daily in the name of ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | AFRICA | English | Las Américas

Poverty rates rise according to census : In 2010, 18.8 percent of Pennsylvania kids lived in families that fell below the poverty line, up from 15.9 percent in 2007. The Pennsylvania rate was lower than the national child poverty rate of 21.2 percent. As poverty increases nationwide, ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | AFRICA | English | Las Américas

Record numbers being pushed over poverty line : " Increases in food and petrol prices are pushing record numbers of families over the poverty line. Auckland City Mission says demands for emergency food parcels have more than doubled in the last three years. City Missioner Diane Robertson says there ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA AFRICA | English | Las Américas 3News NZ "