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Child Poverty in BC: Child Poverty in BC

Chilliwack, December 2008 to January 2009

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Child Poverty in BC: 22 per cent of BC kids live in poverty

In 2008, 22 per cent of BC kids lived in poverty, in 2009, 11.8 per cent of BC kids lived in poverty, in 2010, 10.5 per cent of BC kids lived in poverty, in 2011, 16.4 per cent of BC kids lived in poverty, in 2012, 14.3 per cent of BC kids lived in poverty, and now in 2013, 18.6 per cent of BC kids, or one in five, live in poverty, according to First Call, BC Child and Youth Advocacy Committee. Today, the BC child poverty rate is still the worst in Canada, according to First Call. Hardest hit are female single parent families at 49.8 per cent, or every one in two, living in poverty.

Poverty can mean being teased about the way you're dressed. Poverty can mean being teased about the way you're dressed.
Poverty can mean hiding your feet so the teacher won't get cross when you don't have boots. Poverty can mean hiding your feet so the teacher won't get cross when you don't have boots.
Poverty can mean hearing mom and dad fight over money. Poverty can mean hearing mom and dad fight over money.
Poverty can mean pretending that you forgot your lunch. Poverty can mean pretending that you forgot your lunch.
Poverty can mean being afraid to tell your mom you need gym shoes. Poverty can mean being afraid to tell your mom you need gym shoes.

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