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Kentucky

Katie’s Story About SSI

My name is Katie, and I would like to introduce you to someone who is a great inspiration to me. His name is Will, and he is my son. Will was born almost eight years ago. At birth, Will was just like any other baby. But as Will began to grow, we knew something was wrong.

Indicators of poverty in Kentucky

Percentage of people living in poverty

2007
17.3%

2009
18.6%

Percentage of low-income people (200% of poverty or below)

2007
37.4%

2009
38.9%