This will require a more complete social insurance system for children, improved educational institutions and stronger families. Social insurance system for childrenThe US government provides adults with various forms of social insurance. Snap provides a monthly credit to millions of qualifying low-income families that they can use to purchase nutritious food. Medicaid provides health insurance coverage to approximately 37 million low-income children, roughly half of all children in the United States. Access to high-quality preschool programs for low-income children can yield large, lasting payoffs in terms of improved education and labor market outcomes.

Source: The Guardian June 05, 2019 06:00 UTC