Poverty is growing alarmingly among Janesville families. It's not confined to a neighborhood, race or family structure. In a three-day series, The Janesville Gazette looks at families in poverty-their stories, their struggles and their hopes.
Causes
STORIES
'It's kind of rough': Single parenthood, stalled wages contribute to poverty in Janesville
Kathy Patrick's story is becoming more common, local experts say. Poverty is climbing alarmingly in Janesville, and much of the increase comes from single, working parents, they say.
PODCASTS
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Causes of poverty | 8/22
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about the first of her three day series on poverty in Janesville focusing on the causes of poverty, which starts Sunday.
VIDEO
Effects
STORIES
Poverty's punch: Stress, uncertainty haunt children in poverty
Poverty can have profound effects on children, especially those who experience it early in life, according to a report from the National Center for Children in Poverty.
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Social worker is ally for parents in poverty
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Families in generational poverty form their own culture
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'A lot of sacrifices': Single father's poverty affects his daughter and parents, too
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District adjusts to new needs as poverty rises
By STACY VOGEL | 8/25
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Effects of poverty | 8/25
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about the second of her three day series on poverty in Janesville focusing on the effects of poverty. The series runs Sunday through Tuesday.
VIDEO
MAPS
Poverty statistics
Published August 25, 2008
Statistics provided by Janesville elementary schools offer some insight to the levels of poverty in the community and the services available to students and families. ... » Click to Interact
Solutions
STORIES
'So many people believed in me': Mentors, education are keys to escaping poverty
By enrolling in school, Kathy may have taken the most important step toward leaving poverty.
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Solutions to poverty | 8/26
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about the last in her three day series on poverty in Janesville focusing on solutions.
