2. Poverty Is Affecting Children in a Negative Way By: Danika Pence

3.  My daughter is # 1 in my life. My family, school, and work is very important too. My Daughter Alexis

4. What Means the World to Me  My 12 year old daughter Alexis was a blessing  My mom is my best friend  I am going to college to be a teacher.  I have wanted to be a teacher since I was 5  I work as a server for over 10 years  I love animals and I am very dedicated to our 4 pets.  I enjoy the outdoors music, video games, and anything to do with my family

5. Children suffering from poverty are affected by the following:  Developmental delays and learning disabilities  Drop out of school or give birth as a teenager  Child abuse and neglect  Lack of necessities like hygiene products  Behavioral problems

6. Children who suffered from poverty are affected as adults by the following:  Less likely to find employment and earn money  More likely to rely on public assistance  More likely to suffer from a variety of adverse health problems  More likely to engage in criminal activities

7. Schools affected by students suffering from poverty  Students start school behind average student  Teacher's job is extended to caretaker  Almost half of public school students are eligible for free or reduced lunches  High student poverty rates means less money spent on educational benefits  Lower graduation rates  Higher discipline issues

8. Summary  The ways children are affected by poverty  The way adults are affected after growing up in poverty  The way schools are affected by poverty

9. Works Cited  Poverty Guidelines, U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines Used to Determine Financial Eligibility for Certain Federal Programs (2015) aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/15poverty.cfm  United States Census, Newsroom for Immediate Release (2015) www.census.gov/newsroom/press/release/2015/c b15-16.html www.census.gov/newsroom/press/release/2015/c b15-16.html  A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. (2004)  Washington Post, Majority of U.S. Public Schools Students are in Poverty (2015) www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/majority- of-us-public-school-students-are-in-poverty