This newsletter is devoted to identifying and promoting strategies to reduce the young child poverty rate and to improve the life chances of young children living in poverty. The Spring 1998 issue includes articles on state investments to enhance the well-being of young children and families, and child poverty rates in a booming U.S. economy. The Summer/Fall 1998 issue focuses on low-income fathers, with articles on welfare law changes, the changing role of low-income fathers, and welfare recipients' views of welfare reform. Regular features of the periodical include the "Policy Point of View," descriptions of recent noteworthy publications, and news from the Center for Children in Poverty. Contains a list of publications. (KB)