With proper administration and adequate resources, programs like TANF, ASPIRE and SNAP can make sure that Maine’s declining child poverty rate is not just a fluke but part of a larger, long-term trend.
The bottom line is: Fewer Maine children are living in poverty, but too many families are still facing economic hardships. Increased investments in anti-poverty programs and policies with a track record of success are critical to lifting even more children out of poverty permanently.
