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State Budget Cuts Will Leave Children Bleeding E-mail
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 E-mail
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 E-mail
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 E-mail
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 E-mail
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. 
 
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