'We are going to build a new generation of kids who won't ever know poverty,' former congresswoman Jackie Speier said.
pointing to poverty in early childhood impacting infants' brain activity and lower school achievement."We are going to provide to newborns and their families in San Mateo County $300 a month for a full year. We have the funding in place. The foundation is putting half of the money and the county, through two supervisors and their discretionary moneys, are putting up the other. Then we are going to raise the money for year two and three.
San Mateo County is the fourth wealthiest county in America. It is home to over 700,000 residents, including 22 billionaires. According to Speier's foundation, 27,000 children live in poverty. Princeton Professor Matthew Desmond was the keynote speaker at the summit. He believes change can come from here.Santa Clara Co.
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