Economic stability is one of the more important determinants of a child’s well-being. We believe making sure families have the supports they need to work for livable wages and climb out of poverty is one of the biggest keys to improving the lives of children.
The new federal poverty guidelines, which are adjusted for inflation each January, provide an opportunity to reflect on the challenges faced by low-income families, and they help illustrate why state and federal policymakers ought to help more Americans gain access to health care. These guidelines largely control who is eligible for...
“We need real investment in our communities, in our safety and our ability to access jobs and our ability to access good quality education and housing and not to be discriminated against in every aspect of society.” - Opal Tometi, Black Lives Matter Co-Founder The key question facing all who are committed to systemic change rooted in...
Folks of Color on the Front Lines of Our Collective Survival and Our Losses PDF Version The coronavirus has and will forever change our communities and our nation. It has taken tens of thousands of lives in the United States and our collective losses continue to grow. The only thing that is preventing a far greater and grimmer tragedy...
April 1, 2020 is Census Day of Action. This is an opportunity to show that we care about our community and our kids. The census is not just for adults, we must count all kids as well. When you fill out your census you should include all kids living in your home, including kids age 0-5 years. It is everyone’s responsibility to...
By now, most of you will probably have heard something about the 2020 census. The census happens every 10 years and it is important that every person living in the United States be counted. We need all hands-on deck to get an accurate count for the 2020 census. By participating in the census, you can positively impact...
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