Asked by Molly McHugh on Jul 26, 2024

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A family is deemed to be at or below the poverty level if the family is homeless and/or suffers from food insufficiencies.

Poverty Level

A federally defined income threshold below which an individual or family is considered to be living in poverty, influenced by factors like household size and composition.

Homeless

Lacking a permanent place of residence.

  • Gain an understanding of the influence that poverty and homelessness have on the social and educational wellbeing of children and families.
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Cathy AustinJul 28, 2024
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False
Explanation :
Being at or below the poverty level is determined by a family's income relative to the poverty threshold set by the government, not solely by homelessness or food insufficiencies.