Child poverty in Virginia has climbed to 12%, affecting more than 230,000 children and reversing previous gains made during the pandemic, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A new report shows more and more of Virginia’s children are living in poverty. Advocates say government programs are the reason the rate isn’t even higher. According to the ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s no secret that diapers are a huge expense for families with little ones. According to Huddle Up Moms, diapers make up about 15% of family budgets, with a third of Southwest ...

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - According to U.S. Census Bureau data, child poverty is on the rise in West Virginia. In 2023, 20.1% of all children in the mountain state lived below the poverty line. In ...

The Annie E. Casey Foundation report reveals the impact of support programs and the need for political commitment to address rising child poverty rates in Virginia and nationwide.