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1Department of General Dentistry, State University of New York at Stony Brook 11794-8706, USA.
ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|July 1, 1997
Summary
Government safety net programs primarily aid older adults. This study emphasizes the urgent need for public awareness regarding the persistent and increasing poverty affecting children, especially amid limited federal resources.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Policy
- Economics
Background:
- Government safety net programs are crucial for economic security.
- Existing programs predominantly benefit older populations.
- There is a growing concern about child poverty amidst resource competition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the issue of child poverty.
- To advocate for increased public awareness of child poverty.
- To underscore the need for resource allocation towards children's welfare.
Main Methods:
- This study is primarily a policy analysis and advocacy piece.
- It reviews existing literature on social safety nets and child poverty.
- It emphasizes the need for a shift in public and policy focus.
Main Results:
- Government safety nets disproportionately serve older individuals.
- Child poverty remains a significant and escalating issue.
- Federal resource allocation may not adequately address child poverty.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need to raise public awareness about child poverty.
- Policy focus and resource allocation should be re-evaluated to address children's economic security.
- Shifting focus towards child poverty is essential for societal well-being.