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NPR Spotlights Child Abuse and Neglect Deaths
Friday, 05 March 2010
NPR's Pam Fessler concluded a two part series this week examining the growing budget crisis in the United States and how human service cuts impact the child protection network. 

In interviews with policy makers, abuse prevention advocates, victim's families and social service directors, Fessler uncovers the unfortunate truth: budget cuts cost children their lives. And the cuts have just begun.
 
 
State Budget Cuts Will Leave Children Bleeding
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
As the nation’s governors release their proposed budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, we see cuts in health, education, and human service programs—cuts that will compromise our children’s health, education, and safety. And while many changes could occur before these budgets are enacted, we need to make sure state budgets aren’t balanced on the backs of our children.
 
Oregon Senate to Consider Safe Families Network
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
If enacted, Senate Bill 991 would provide a safe alternative to children who would otherwise be separated from their families and communities by foster care. A network of volunteers would be used for respite placement while parents take steps to achieve stability. Advocates applaud the initiative as a means of preventing a child's home life from deteriorating to the point of child abuse and neglect to begin with.
 
Children to Face Loss of Health Care Unless Congress Acts
Wednesday, 10 February 2010
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) provided $87 billion in fiscal relief to states and localities through an increase in Medicaid assistance (FMAP) and additional funds for the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF).  This relief allowed states to continue to serve children, youth and families at a time of increased need and falling state revenues.
 
Oregon expands Healthy Kids program to cover all children
Tuesday, 09 February 2010
With the final expansion phase of the Healthy Kids plan, all Oregon children are eligible for health insurance. In addition to federal money, the plan is funded by a 1 percent tax on health insurers. State officials hope that 80,000 more children will enroll in the program by the end of 2010.
 
“The Costs of Disinvestment” shows that cutting early childhood programs can worsen fiscal problems
Thursday, 28 January 2010
A report released last week by Pew's Partnership for America’s Economic Success provides evidence for why states cannot afford to cut early childhood programs whose demonstrated benefits reduce taxpayer costs in the short term and generate more revenue in the future. "The Costs of Disinvestment" show that investments in effective pre-kindergarten and home visiting programs are fundamental to achieving a globally competitive workforce and fiscal sustainability for states and the nation. 
 
Where Health Care Reform Stands in Congress
Monday, 25 January 2010
Kids Need Your Help Now!! You might have heard last week that health care reform is "dead" or on "life support" after Scott Brown won a special Massachusetts election to the U.S. Senate. While Senate rules require 60 votes to pass reform, and the number of Senators supporting reform has fallen to 59, Congress can still adopt legislation to provide affordable and quality health care to virtually every child and their family. 
 
Do 10,440 child abuse deaths deserve a Congressional hearing?
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
As part of a campaign to stop child abuse and neglect deaths, The Every Child Matters Education Fund and its partners—the National Association of Social Workers, the National Children’s Alliance, and the National District Attorneys Association—are running ads that urge Congress to address the fatalities that claim the lives of innocent children every day. Specifically, the ads ask Congress to hold hearings and provide emergency funds to stop state cuts in child protective services.

 
Study Shows State Budget Cuts Disproportionately Affect Women and Children
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Social programs are designed to promote upward mobility for groups facing significant systemic barriers to economic opportunity. Advocates express little surprise then that state budget cuts would weigh heavier on women who "make only 78 cents for every dollar a man earns" says vice president of Crittenton Women's Union of Boston.
 
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Blogging from DC on Inauguration Weekend
Posted Monday, 19 January 2009

With all of the events of the inaugural weekend, we are happy to have our very own "inaugural insider", Becky Updike, in on the action. With a busy weekend planned, Becky will brave the...

President Obama's First Budget: Will it be family-friendly?
Posted Friday, 07 November 2008

Congratulations to President Elect Barack Obama for his remarkable election to the White House. In addition to its historic nature, his quest was characterized by an underlying philosophy that...

Final Debate Addresses Kids' Issues
Posted Friday, 17 October 2008

During the final minutes of Wednesday night's Presidential debate, kids' issues made it into the spotlight. See the video and transcript of Barack Obama's and John McCain's statements....

Every Child, Every State: The Making of a Movement
Posted Tuesday, 09 September 2008

Our Step Up for Kids Day on Sept 16 is a coalescing of great ideas, lots of planning, and the hard work of many people acting locally to build a national movement.

Blogging from the Republican Convention
Posted Tuesday, 02 September 2008

Lia Moran, our insider at the Republican Convention in St. Paul, MN is posting updates every day on the goings-on at the GOP gathering to nominate John McCain.

Blogging from the Democratic Convention
Posted Monday, 25 August 2008

Starting Monday, Becky Updike blogs every day from the Democratic Party Convention in Denver.  She's got her ticket and will report back from inside. 

"Tykes on Trikes Parade" Raises Awareness...in the Rain
Posted Wednesday, 20 August 2008

[VIDEO] See the amazing spirit of the kids, families, and civic leaders in Denver, who paraded on trikes and bikes in unusually cold and rainy weather.  

Organizing a Children's Movement in Election '08
Posted Thursday, 14 August 2008

With volunteers and partner organizations at our side, Every Child Matters has jumped into the Presidential election campaigns with an ambitious series of events to accomplish a formidable goal:

On the Streets of New Mexico
Posted Wednesday, 13 August 2008

[VIDEO] With a camera, a car, and a soundtrack, we hit the streets of New Mexico, asking people what they think is the most important children's issue in the upcoming election.

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