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KIDSCOUNT Data Snapshot on Children Living in High-Poverty Communities
This Data Snapshot highlights newly available national, state, and city data in the KIDS COUNT Data Center that shows a 25 percent increase in the number of children residing in areas of concentrated poverty since 2000. The snapshot indicates how…
Annie E. Casey FoundationVoices for America’s Children
A network of state and local child advocacy organizations
One Vermont
A coalition working to improve Vermonters’ lives by building strong public structures
Children are the poorest age group in Vermont. Over 13% of children under age 18 and 16% of children ages 5 and under live in poverty.
Bernie Sanders Says Oral Health Access A Problem
Published August 16, 2011Senator Bernie Sanders gives facts about dental care in Vermont. “In Vermont, only four in 10 kids have a regular dentist. (And we’re the best in the country.) The situation for adults is even worse. That is why Sen. Bernie Sanders supports dental centers in schools.” To learn more go to his website.