Status: Improving
Most Recent Data:
79.1
percent
(2023)
Target:
85.1
percent
Desired Direction:
Increase desired
Baseline:
77.9
percent of children aged 17 years and under were living with at least 1 parent employed year round, full time in 2017
Increase the proportion of children living with at least 1 parent employed year round, full time
Data Source: Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS-ASEC), Census and DOL/BLS
Summary
Children living in poverty are more likely to have health and developmental problems — and to take part in behaviors that can harm their health. Children who have at least 1 parent with steady work are less likely to live in poverty. High-quality child care programs and strategies to increase job opportunities can help more parents get year-round, full-time work.
Topics: Economic Stability, Adolescents , Child and Adolescent Development, Children, Parents or Caregivers
Workgroup: Social Determinants of Health Workgroup
