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Voices for America’s Children
A network of state and local child advocacy organizations
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Click here for newest national KIDS COUNT data report. See the status of children nationlly and state-by-state.
One Vermont
A coalition working to improve Vermonters’ lives by building strong public structures
As of July 2007, Vermont extended services to 18 to 22-year-olds who were in the custody of the state.
Publications
How Are the Children? – New Data Released on Child Well-Being
Published July 28, 2009The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released it’s 20th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book, a national and state-by-state report that includes key measures and statistical trends on the condition of America’s children and families.
Along with the 2009 Data Book is…
Continue reading How Are the Children? – New Data Released on Child Well-BeingSPOTLIGHT on Paid Sick Days
Published June 4, 2009“Hard working Vermonters shouldn’t have to choose between being healthy and getting a paycheck,” said Colin Robinson of the Vermont Paid Sick Days Coalition at a press conference on May 27.
Continue reading SPOTLIGHT on Paid Sick DaysSPOTLIGHT on the Legislative Session
Published May 21, 2009The 2009 legislative session was dominated by work on the state budget.
Continue reading SPOTLIGHT on the Legislative SessionChildren and Environmental Toxins
Published February 19, 2009“Children and Environmental Toxins” explains why kids react to toxins differently than adults and lists the specific vulnerabilities that accompany each developmental stage of childhood in a two-page chart. It also provides information on twelve toxins that are considered dangerous for kids in another chart.
Continue reading Children and Environmental ToxinsVermont Child Economic Well-Being
Published February 16, 2009The signs are everywhere that child poverty is on the rise in Vermont.
Continue reading Vermont Child Economic Well-BeingAsking the Right Questions About Vermont Schools
Published February 2, 2009“Asking the Right Questions About Vermont Schools” follows the evolution of public school funding in Vermont since Act 60, explains the importance of local school board decision-making, looks at both sides of the school budget equation – spending and costs, and offers recommendations to meet some of the challenges our schools face.
Continue reading Asking the Right Questions About Vermont SchoolsChanges to Vermont’s TANF Program
Published January 26, 2009“Changes to Vermont’s TANF Program” follows recent developments that are affecting Reach Up’s implementation and examines their implications for the future of the program.
Continue reading Changes to Vermont’s TANF Program