Tagged With "economic support"

Did you know there are at least five current federal legislative actions directed at reducing child poverty? Three of the initiatives would provide direct support to families with children, which would reduce poverty immediately. Biden’s Economic Relief Act – The American Rescue Plan (ARP, also known as the CARES Act), which contains several proposals to support families with children was signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021. The act contains several family financial relief...

Recently, an updated version was released of the "Understanding ACEs" handout originally created by the Community & Family Services Division at the Spokane (WA) Regional Health District. The updated flyer can be downloaded, distributed, and shared freely. Up for a challenge?! Share this handout with at least five other people this week! English Spanish Arabic Dari Farsi Family Hui, a Program of Lead for Tomorrow , provided generous support towards the creation and translation of this...

About once a month, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Eau Claire County shares Extension and non-Extension resources with the community to support family stability and community resilience. Below are some happenings that may be of interest to you. Extension Eau Claire County has been playing a collaborative storytelling game called " From 10 to 25 ," which builds awareness around what adolescence is and what is needed to thrive. Interested in having us facilitate this...

The Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) is a nonpartisan research institution that started in 1966. According to the IRP, it's mission is to advance the understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality by producing rigorous research, training, scholars, engaging with policymakers and practitioners, and widely disseminating evidence. Most recently, IRP's Poverty Research & Policy Podcast shared insight from Dr. Quentin Riser about the impacts of family income...

The Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) is a nonpartisan research institution that started in 1966. According to the IRP, it's mission is to advance the understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality by producing rigorous research, training, scholars, engaging with policymakers and practitioners, and widely disseminating evidence. IRP will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday, February 9 (1-2pm CST) focused on monthly cash support and the impact on infant brain...

On May 17, a family with a child under age 3 from all 50 states and the District of Columbia will meet virtually with their Members of Congress as part of ZERO TO THREE’s Strolling Thunder . Families will share their stories about what it’s like to raise young children today and urge their policymakers to Think Babies. Are you or someone you know interested? No experience is necessary. ZERO TO THREE will provide training and support to selected families before, during, and after their...

Request for Action on Child Poverty Reduction Act The United States ranks 38 th of 40 th first world countries in reducing child poverty and poverty in our country has increased during COVID. The high level of child poverty, its impact on adult outcomes, the huge public costs of remediation, and reduction in GDP have been recognized by many public health studies. These studies have led to several bipartisan federal proposals in the last several years to reduce poverty. Unfortunately, these...