Friday, February 24, 2012

Report Finds High Child Poverty Rate in Koochiching


A new study suggests 19 per cent of children in Koochiching County are living in poverty.

Information released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation indicates that figure has remained virtually unchanged over the past five years.

Kara Arzemendia with Children's Defense Fund Minnesota says the numbers aren't surprising.

The report calls for transforming disadvantaged communities and makes several recommendations that can be tailored to each area.