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What are some of the factors contributing to high levels of poverty, hunger, and homelessness in New York City?
Does the official poverty level capture the true hardships of poverty in New York City. Please explain why or why not?
Could you live on the minimum wage?
Using the Family Budget Calculator, put in your family size and location (be specific, i.e. use the Bronx or Kings County, etc.) There are other specific cities listed (ie Newark, etc.)
Does this budget seem adequate to meet your needs? Please explain. (It is not necessary for you to share your family income.)
Are there specific items that need to be increased?
Are there tradeoffs that need to be made? (ie. for example is less money for other necessities since the rent budget is too low, etc.)
How has the level of poverty in the community affected your field placement setting and the clients?
Post a question for class discussion.
https://www.robinhood.org/programs/special-initiatives/poverty-tracker/