Dec 22, 2016
Child Abuse & Neglect
Advocates Call on New Administration to Set a Child Poverty Target in 2017
For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 22, 2016 Contact: Meg Biallas, (202) 657-0664 megb@wordpressmu-1207585-4417844.cloudwaysapps.com Washington – A coalition of child...
Dec 22, 2016
Child Abuse & Neglect
Who are the Real Champions for Children?
The Hill 12/21/16 By Bruce Lesley In “Senators owe vulnerable kids real debate, floor votes” by John Kelly and Daniel...
Dec 01, 2016
Child Abuse & Neglect
Legislation with Mental Health Reforms, Opioid Prevention Funding Heads to Senate
YouthToday 12/1/2016 A major medical innovation bill that could help children and families with mental health reforms and funding...
Nov 16, 2016
Child Abuse & Neglect
Calling All Champions for Children: Now Is the Time to Act!
As we enter a new year, and a new Administration, it is more important than ever to protect the...
Nov 14, 2016
Child Abuse & Neglect
Children Need Us Now, More Than Ever
In focus groups in Des Moines, Iowa, and Las Vegas, Nevada, a few years ago, voters were asked what...
Nov 08, 2016
Child Abuse & Neglect
Will We Get a Pro-Kid Presidency?
Many have been waiting for November 8th with bated breath – who will be our next president? What will...
Oct 07, 2016
Child Abuse & Neglect
Shortchanging Our Children, Our Schools, and Our Future
In a new report by the Urban Institute entitled Kids’ Share 2016, the authors found that state and local...
Sep 29, 2016
Child Abuse & Neglect
Congress Approves Money for Zika, Opiods; Advocates Continue Push for Flint Funding
Washington – Congress yesterday voted to pass a continuing resolution (CR), a stopgap measure that prevented a government shutdown. “The...
Sep 14, 2016
Child Abuse & Neglect
Letters to Congress: Pass a Short-Term CR, Address Zika Virus
On September 14, 2016, members of the Children’s Budget Coalition submitted a letter to the Senate and House of Representatives...