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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
Babies with low birth weight—under 5.5 pounds—are at risk of respiratory conditions, cognitive and developmental delays, and long-term conditions. In Vermont and nationwide, this problem has been increasing steadily. The Healthy Vermonters 2010 objective is to reduce the percentage to 5.0%. In 2007, the Vermont average was 6.2%.
Spotlights
Children — 22% of our population, 100% of our future
Spotlight on Vermont’s Kids is about the needs of our children and finding ways to meet those needs, the challenges they face, the opportunities we have to support and nurture them, and how their wellbeing is important to us all. Continuing to invest in our children’s wellbeing is more important than ever in these difficult economic times. That is our surest route to the best possible future for them and our state.
SPOTLIGHT on Voices’ 2009 Legislative Agenda
Published March 19, 2009Midpoint in this year’s legislative session we are putting a spotlight on our 2009 Legislative Agenda to highlight our recommendations.
Continue reading SPOTLIGHT on Voices’ 2009 Legislative AgendaSPOTLIGHT on Environmental Toxins
Published March 9, 2009Children are more seriously affected by toxins because of their rapidly growing and maturing bodies.
Continue reading SPOTLIGHT on Environmental ToxinsSPOTLIGHT on Economic Well-being
Published February 16, 2009Children — 22% of our population, 100% of our future
Continue reading SPOTLIGHT on Economic Well-beingSPOTLIGHT Continues with Education Brief
Published February 2, 2009As the next installment of SPOTLIGHT ON VERMONT’S KIDS, Voices is featuring our issue brief, “Asking the Right Questions About Vermont Schools.”
Continue reading SPOTLIGHT Continues with Education BriefVoices Launches SPOTLIGHT ON VERMONT’S KIDS CAMPAIGN
Published January 12, 2009Over the next few months, Voices will release links to webpages, fact sheets and issue briefs about Vermont’s children and youth, some of the important programs serving them, and the circumstances that make it difficult for many to thrive and reach their full potential.
Continue reading Voices Launches SPOTLIGHT ON VERMONT’S KIDS CAMPAIGN