Dear John,
In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog unveils the latest episode of our brand new podcast, which examines the importance of making the Child Tax Credit permanent and discusses the fight against child poverty in the U.S. and how you can join this fight. Please we report on the well-being of children in the U.S., as documented by the Annie E. Casey Foundation's brand new KIDS COUNT Data Book. Please share!
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This week on the blog...
CHN's latest Voices for Human Needs Podcast: A critical moment to reduce child poverty
June 30
In our second episode of the Voices for Human Needs Podcast, hear from national policy advocates about what is at stake for children and families, the importance of making the Child Tax Credit expansion permanent, and actions you can take to join the fight to reduce child poverty across the country. READ MORE »
New report: Good news for America's kids -- but with one major caveat
June 30
The new Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT Data Book is out and there is good news and bad news – and a strong recommendation that Congress make the Child Tax Credit expansion permanent. This year’s report found that between 2010 and 2019, children improved nationally in 11 out of 16 areas, essentially stayed the same in four areas, and fell further behind in one area – low birth weights. But the report comes with a major, fundamental caveat: the Foundation warns that nearly a decade of progress after the Great Recession could be erased by the COVID-19 pandemic unless policymakers act boldly to sustain the beginnings of a recovery. READ MORE »
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