Child Poverty in Cornwall: A Growing Concern
Teachers in Cornwall are sharing a common concern: children are arriving at school hungry, tired, or in pain due to lack of support for their families.
A recent report on child poverty in Cornwall, launched during Challenge Poverty Week, highlights the harsh reality faced by many families. Written by Cornwall Council's director of public health and his team, the report reveals that in some Cornish communities, as many as three in 10 children are growing up in poverty.
Behind those figures are parents doing their best, juggling work, childcare and rising costs.
Cornwall Council is working to expand oral health programmes to provide early prevention for more children.
The report is more than just statistics, it exposes the daily struggles of families in need.
Author's Summary
Cornwall Council's report sheds light on child poverty, affecting 3 in 10 children in some areas.