Census figures show Colorado child poverty rising

The number of Colorado children living in high-poverty areas has risen sharply, surpassing the rate of most other states. The latest Census figures show 92,000 Colorado children live in high-poverty areas, a 360 percent increase over the last decade. It’s the third largest increase in the nation. Colorado Children’s Campaign spokeswoman Chris Watney says the [...]

February 23, 2012Comments OffRead More