The Poverty Line
Summary: Who Falls Through the Cracks?
Working Parents
With high childcare or commuting costs, their true financial struggles are often underestimated.
Urban Families
In high-cost areas, not recognized as poor despite facing significant financial challenges.
Families with High Medical Expenses
May seem financially stable based on income alone, but struggle with substantial healthcare costs.
Asset-Poor Families
Lack savings to weather income loss, even if they aren't considered poor by income measures.
Multidimensionally Deprived Families
Lacking healthcare, education, or clean water, these families may be overlooked by income-only measures of poverty.