Web Exercises

Click on the following links. Please note these will open in a new window.

  1. Use this website to look up census data on grandparents' caregiving responsibilities. Analyze situations that relate to employment problems and poverty and situations that relate to cultural traditions.

  2. Ascertain the current poverty line for a family of four here. Using this figure, compute the monthly income received and prepare a rudimentary budget for a family of four.  Are the funds sufficient to meet the basic needs of all family members? Why or why not?