Bridges Out of Poverty

Bridges Out of Poverty

Bridges Out of Poverty is a resource for educators, social workers, and community leaders aimed at understanding and addressing the challenges faced by individuals living in poverty. The book provides insights into the mindsets and barriers that people in poverty experience, while offering practical strategies for creating sustainable solutions to help them move toward economic stability. It emphasizes the importance of building bridges between socioeconomic classes to break the cycle of poverty.

Bridges Out of Poverty focuses on the underlying causes of poverty, the social and emotional impact it has on individuals and communities, and how different socioeconomic groups can collaborate to create lasting change. It provides a framework for understanding the hidden rules of economic classes, including how poverty affects education, decision-making, and long-term planning. The book also explores how professionals and organizations can support individuals in poverty through understanding, empathy, and systemic change.

You will learn:

• A deeper understanding of the impact of poverty on individuals, families, and communities.

• The "hidden rules" of poverty and how they differ from those of middle and upper economic classes.

• How poverty influences behaviors, attitudes, and decision-making processes, especially in educational settings.

• Strategies for creating empathetic, non-judgmental approaches to working with people in poverty.

• Practical solutions for building relationships and partnerships across economic classes to help individuals move out of poverty and achieve long-term stability.

This book study will give you the tools to become a more effective advocate and change agent for individuals affected by poverty, equipping you with strategies to foster equity and inclusion in your professional practice.

Questions regarding course please contact Rachel Eicher, at reicher@wbesc.org  

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Cheryle Basinger, PhD at cbasinge@ashland.edu