Dear John,
In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog reports on the state of babies and toddlers in the U.S. more than two years into the pandemic. And we ask why a rich nation like the United States can't do more to help its most needy. Finally, we release CHN's latest COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship, a by-the-numbers look at the pandemic. Please share!
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This week on the blog...
New report examines how babies, toddlers are faring in the pandemicNew report examines how babies, toddlers are faring in the pandemic
May 6
The United States is home to 11.4 million babies who make up 3.4 percent of the nation’s population. How are they doing during the ongoing pandemic? A new report provides a rich set of answers to that question. The young children’s advocacy group ZERO TO THREE this week released its fourth annual State of Babies Yearbook that explores how babies are faring over a very wide range of indicators, and compares states’ policies toward their youngest residents. READ MORE »
Why can't a rich nation help its most needy?
May 2
I personally grew up in poverty and almost never had enough to eat. Sometimes my school lunch was the only thing I had to eat all day. While it still hurts to think about the times I had to ask, I am so grateful my classmates were willing to share their leftovers with me. I feel with my entire being for children who might not have friends with extra food – or access to free lunches. READ MORE »
CHN's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship
May 6
The subvariants of subvariants edition. When the pandemic was declared in March 2020, scientists had one cause for optimism: the COVID-19 virus appeared to mutate slowly. That meant when a vaccine was developed, it might not need regular updating over time. However, now we are learning that scientists’ early optimism was misplaced. And each major variant that has emerged has proven to be more infectious than its predecessor – a pattern scientists have no reason to believe will end. READ MORE »
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