Poverty Simulation
About the Poverty Simulation
Developed by the Missouri Community Action Network, the poverty simulation involves
participants who take on the roles of members of up to 26 families, all facing a variety
of challenging, but typical, circumstances. To start the simulation exercise, each
“family” is given a card explaining its unique circumstances. It is then the families’
task to provide food, shelter, and other basic necessities by accessing various community
resources during the course of four 15-minute “weeks.”
Poverty in Oklahoma
Understanding Poverty
During the program, participants will understand the various poverty definitions and explore the current poverty statistics for the U.S., Oklahoma, and the specific counties.