Publications

How Are the Children? – New Data Released on Child Well-Being

The 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…

2008 National KIDS COUNT Data Book

Annie E. Casey Foundation releases 2008 KIDS COUNT Data Book: State Profiles of Child Well-Being.

Summary of 2008 Legislative Session for Kids

Children fared well in the budget, especially considering that this was a year with a deficit in revenues.

Budget Alert: Governor and Legislature planning damaging cuts to state programs and services when other options are available

Our state government put together a list of cuts that targets our poor, our elderly, our children, those with mental illness, and those with disabilities to a far greater degree than the rest of the population.

We at Voices suggest that…

Transitional Youth. Vermont Takes Action to Better the Futures of Youth Aging Out of State Custody

Vermont Takes Action to Better the Futures of Youth Aging Out of State Custody

After years of dogged advocacy on behalf of Vermont youth aging out of state custody, changes were made in 2007 that will greatly benefit many of these…

Homeless Children and Youth on the Rise

Issue Brief:

“Back-to-School” Brings normalcy to homeless children

“For each move to a different school, homeless children and youth lose 3-6 months of education.”

(Montpelier) Sometimes school is the most consistent setting in a homeless child’s life. But even that stability can…

Health Insurance Coverage for Young Adults: Low Income Adults Are Eligible for Medicaid in Vermont

This Issue Brief looks at the availability of Medicaid for young adults in Vermont. It explores current eligibility rules, the benefits of Medicaid over VHAP, and legislative action on Medicaid eligibility. Read it here