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1 Nikie Bodenbender Southern New Hampshire University SOC 317 Steven Smith January 28, 2024 Journal: Family and Work

2 When looking at the situation in our textbook, I feel that it is realistic. It shows that the single mother would need to at least bring home $4,071 a month or $48,852 a year (Cohen,2021). No matter what position the mother has she will still be struggling financially. From personal experience I know how difficult it can be to be a single mother and try to financially support the children and yourself. “The majority of female-headed families work, but they are disproportionately burdened by poverty, compared with two-parent families” (Povich, et.al., 2013). The poverty line for 2023 for a family of 3 is $ 24,860.00 (HealthCare, 2023). Based off the poverty line, if the mother worked as a housekeeper or a teacher she would be below the line. With her budget and what she makes she could qualify for government assistance such as SNAP and Florida also have a program called Florida’s School Readiness Program. “Florida’s School Readiness Program (SR) offers financial assistance to eligible low-income families for early education and care so they can become financially self-sufficient, and their young children can be successful in school in the future” (FDE, 2024). These two programs could help the mother cut expenses. Children in poverty often face a range of challenges, including limited access to education, healthcare, and adequate nutrition (Huston, et.al., 1994). This can impact their cognitive development, academic achievement, and overall well-being. Additionally, the stress of living in poverty may affect their mental health and future opportunities. Breaking the cycle of poverty often requires comprehensive support and societal interventions. Assumptions about families living in poverty can include stereotypes like assuming they are lazy or irresponsible. However, it's crucial to recognize that poverty is often the

3 result of systemic issues, and many families facing financial challenges are hardworking and resourceful. Making assumptions can perpetuate stigmas and hinder efforts to address the root causes of poverty. Understanding the complex factors at play is essential for developing empathetic and effective solutions. Low-income single mothers face various environmental barriers in climbing out of poverty. These may include limited access to affordable childcare, inadequate educational and job training opportunities, lack of affordable housing, and healthcare disparities. Additionally, systemic issues such as gender-based wage gaps and workplace discrimination can hinder their economic advancement. Addressing these barriers requires comprehensive policies that address both social and economic factors, providing support systems to empower single mothers to break the cycle of poverty.

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4 References: Cohen, P. N. (2021). The Family: Diversity, inequality, and social change (3rd ed.). W. W. Norton. https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/books/9780393537239 Florida Department of Education, (2024), What is school readiness (SR)? https://www.fldoe.org/schools/early-learning/parents/school-readiness.stml HeathCare.gov (2023), Federal poverty level (FPL). https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/federal-poverty-level-fpl/ Huston, A. C., McLoyd, V. C., & Coll, C. G. (1994). Children and Poverty: Issues in Contemporary Research. Child Development, 65(2), 275–282. https://ezproxy.snhu.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=edsjsr&AN=edsjsr.1131383&site=eds-live&scope=site Povich, Deborah; Roberts, Brandon; and Mather, Mark. (2013). "Low-income working mothers report". The Working Poor Families Project. https://www.workingpoorfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/WPFP_Low-Income- Working-Mothers-Report_021214.pdf

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