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O'Hare, William P.; Reynolds, Megan
Annie E. Casey Foundation
2003
The 2003 KIDS COUNT Data Book essay entitled 'THE HIGH COST OF BEING POOR: Another Perspective on Helping Low-Income Families Get By and Get Ahead' analyzes the growing problem of predatory pricing and wealth-stripping faced by low-income working families, draining resources that are needed by their children. The book also profiles each US state and territory with 10 indicators for children's well-being.