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We Can Do Better: Child Abuse and Neglect Deaths in the U.S. |
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Each year our country fails to protect thousands of children living in
desperate circumstances, often leading to their deaths. Additionally,
several studies have indicated that the actual number of child abuse
and neglect deaths is believed to be significantly higher than official
statistics indicate. Children at grave risk of being killed require
protection from their national government. Child abuse and neglect has
a huge impact on the U.S. - thousands killed, many more lives ruined,
and costs of more than $100 billion a year. A national strategy to
combat child abuse is imperative.
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Federal Spending on Children Declining |
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A frequent refrain on cable TV and from certain politicians in DC is that “spending is out of control” and the first thing we need to do is cut government spending.
However, when it comes to children, the federal government is investing less and less in them. According to Children’s Budget 2009 by First Focus, a nonpartisan child advocacy group:
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Step Up for Kids Week just a few weeks away |
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Given the issues facing children during this recession, the timing
of this year's Step Up for Kids Week is proving crucial. The
congressional and state legislative debates about spending priorities
have been intense. For those of us who support investments in children
and families, this is the time to step up for kids.
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HHS Awards $35 Million to States for Increasing Foster Care Adoptions |
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On Monday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services announced that they would award $35 million to 38 states and
Puerto Rico for increasing the number of children adopted from foster
care. States will be able to use the funds from the adoption incentive
award to enhance their programs for abused and neglected children.
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Rally in Reading |
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As one of three states that has not yet adopted a
budget for 2010, Pennsylvania, or at least its legislature, is out of
favor with many of its residents.
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Reading, for instance, on September 2, 250 parents, children, and child
care workers gathered in front of Amazing Kidz child care center to
call for the adoption of a state budget. Without a budget, the state
subsidized child care centers will be forced to close. And once that
happens, the ramifications are manifold.
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