Impact of Poverty on Early Development
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- ISBN 9781433836282
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 28 Jul 2026
- Publisher: American Psychological Association
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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Poverty is more than an economic issue—it's a developmental crisis requiring effective, innovative solutions.
Across the United States, millions of young children face the devastating effects of poverty, which shapes their brains, behavior, and future opportunities. Backed by cutting-edge research and featuring the leading voices in developmental psychology, neuroscience, education, and policy, this groundbreaking volume uncovers the real impact of poverty on early development—and how we can change the trajectory.
In this book, readers will explore:
- How poverty reshapes brain development and school readiness;
- The unique challenges of rural poverty and immigrant families;
- The intersection of race and poverty—and what it means for young children; and
- Evidence-based solutions, including early intervention, education, and policy strategies.
Knowledge fuels change. This book arms professionals, policymakers, and educators with the critical insights they need to create better futures for all children.
Ann M. Mastergeorge, PhD, is the Rockwell Endowed Professor in Human Development and Family Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences, as well as associate vice provost in outreach and engagement. She has expertise in early developmental trajectories, health disparities, the impact of poverty on developmental outcomes, and prevention and early intervention strategies for young children at developmental risk. She has published numerous papers in substantive areas related to early social communication, the impacts of environmental and biological factors on early brain development and school readiness, and the impact of parenting on developmental outcomes for young children.
Melissa A. Barnett, PhD, is a professor in human development and family science and the Norton Endowed Chair in Fathers, Parenting, and Families at the University of Arizona. She is the director of the Frances McClelland Institute for Children, Youth, and Families, which applies research to support child and family resilience. Her research examines how contextual risks and assets influence caregiver-child relationships, multigenerational well-being, and early childhood development, with a focus on poverty. The ultimate goal of this work is to inform practices and policies to promote health and well-being among young children and their caregivers.
