Ashmen: Poverty notes quiz

Top 3 groups of ppl living in poverty in America

• Women

• Children

• Elderly

How many children live in poverty

9 Million

This group of people makes up 28% of people in poverty

Single Moms

This group of people makes up 15% of people in poverty

Single Dads

This group of people makes up 5% of people in poverty

Single people

One person on welfare can make up to this much

Must work how many hours

• $1,580 (must work at least 20hrs)

• Over the age of 65 you can collect how much a month

• But need what type of housing

$998 (section 8 housing)

As a disabled person you are only able to earn avg. of how much a month

• $1,800 a month

• Ranges from $997-2,500 depending on disability

35-48% of children who grew up in poverty will what?

Spend their adult life in poverty

If on welfare, one can qualify for what kind of healthcare

Don’t qualify if what?

• State health care

• Basic plan only (no preventative care or specialists)

• No not qualify if you work

Single person in poverty has a max of how much in food vouchers

• Only qualify if you make how much

• Have to work how many hours minimum?

Max. $292 in vouchers

• $2,248

• 20 hrs a week

• What is an ETA card

• What are the required conditions for it

• Food card

• Section 8 housing

What is section 8 housing

Subsidies housing

62 year olds get what % of their social security benefits

30%

67 year olds get what % of their social security benefits

100%

What is welfare

• Cash assistance

• $227 monthly

Why do people fall into poverty (list)

1. Poor Education

2. Health problems / lack of access to healthy food

3. Likely to live in high-crime areas