Overcoming Generational Poverty

Over Coming Generational Poverty

In today’s society generation poverty has been seen as a curse just trying to overcome daily struggles of survival. Generational poverty is said to be when a family has had more than two generations have been living beyond the poverty level and had no means to change the circumstance. Poverty is seen around the world differently throughout countries based off the geography as well as in social class. Generational Poverty in most parts of the United States varies by cities or counties. The range varies from being in small county areas where individuals may own or live in a house with poor conditions or can they afford proper nutrition. In comparisons, there ar ine many individuals that
Government agencies are pushing the retirement age out to 67 due to baby boomers reaching maturity age. (Ryan, n.d.) The aging population is no longer dying out between their late 50 and early 60 they are living well beyond the anticipated lifespan. Many aging adults that have been let go in their active employment find it difficult to find work as they may not have the skills sets or ability of many of the younger adults. Some human service professionals reach roadblocks while trying to find liable agencies to provide services for our aging adults. In many states, county or city agencies funding has been depleted. Organizations are increasing limits on funding to aid in utility food or secure adequate amounts of medication. With the cost of living increasingly on the rise and minimum wages decreasing, it has become unbearable for seniors to maintain affordable living on fixed incomes that range from $10,000 to $15,000 a year. (CBs morning news) Many of our aging population have issues dealing with matters of acute physical or mental health problems. (Hudson) Another falling factor is that many aging adults have used savings and or retirement to care for family. Aging populations have a difficult time seeking employment as companies are looking for younger and
As a professional in order to break the cycle human service professionals or advocates work with women to save money as they become employed and look forward to the future. One way of ensuring this is to promote education and empowerment. Women that work towards their empowerment will teach their children to want more as well as do better preparation for their futures. However as a professional working towards dispelling the stereotype and bias that have plagued individuals will entail professionals engrossing his or herself within cultural dynamics of the demographics. Working to rebuild and re-teach new skill sets will promote self-worth, value and self-esteem to reenter the workforce. As It is imperative to know what obstacles may play a part in early parenting, dropping out of school or homelessness that can contribute to women being stuck after losing a job.As human service professionals continue to work with women in non-profits. Profeesional will address social cultures and systems within personal worldviews that affect who lack resources in urban communities. In my opinion in order to break the cycles of generational poverty on an individual and community-wide level. (Corbett, Steve, Fikkert, Brian, year unknown) Teaching individuals to create a positive attitude can have a positive outlook on change is in the family system. Another plan of action a professional can execute short term to long term goals as well as the steps to attaining them.

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