to be under
resourced?
To better understand
people from poverty, the
definition of poverty will
be:
The extent to which an
individual does without
resources.
What are the WCPS Income Eligibility
Guidelines? (2015)
Perso
ns
in Reduc
Free
Family ed
Meals
or Meals
House
hold
$11,77 $20,66
1
0 5
$15,93 $27,99
2
0 1
$20,09 $35,31
3
0 7
$24,25 $42,64
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Source: U.S. Department of Health0 3 (2015). The 2015 HHS Poverty Guidelines.
and Human Services.
https://aspe.hhs.gov/2015-poverty-guidelines
$28,41 $49,96
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What Can Under-Resourced look like?
The extent to which an individual does not have 3 or more of the
following resources:
Financial Having the money to purchase goods and services
Emotional Having the ability to choose and control emotions
Mental Having the skills to deal with daily life (reading, math etc.)
Spiritual Having hope and future story, divine purpose
Physical Having physical health & mobility
Support Systems Having friends & family in time of need
Relationships/Role Models Having frequent access to adults
who do not engage in self-destructive behaviors
Knowledge of Hidden Rules Knowing the unspoken cues &
habits of a group (poverty, middle class, & wealth)
Formal Register Having the vocabulary, language, & negotiation
skills to succeed in school/work
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Financi Can the student afford the field
al trip, or is a scholarship needed
for him/her?
Can the student afford supplies
for the project/science fair/other
activity?
Is the student hungry, or must a
linkage to food be found?
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