Support Systems for a Child of Poverty: Friends, Family, and back resources that can be accessed in time of need. These Systems of Support fall into seven general categories: 1. Coping Strategies 2. Options During Problem-Solving 3. Information and Know-How 4. Temporary Relief from Emotional, Mental, Financial and/or Time Constraints 5. Connections to other People and Resources 6. Positive Self-Talk 7. Procedural Self-Talk