Child Poverty: Well-being of Children and Families

Abstract

This paper discusses the well-being of children and families in relation to child poverty, for which a definition and overview are provided. The challenges of child poverty, the development of policies to address these challenges, and the prospects for such policies are then discussed. This paper emphasizes the importance of two main points. The first is the necessity to support the family, which is the foundational context in which children are born and raised, and their guardians. Support for both children and families will contribute to their well-being in the context of child poverty. The second is the principle of supporting all households with children, not just households suffering specifically from poverty, abuse, or other disadvantages and difficulties, because issues such as poverty have been identified as a source of stress and isolation when raising children in all households.