The Connecticut Association for Human Services has released the 2004 Connecticut KIDS COUNT Data Book, Investing in Families...Investing in our Future, which highlights data and policy information related to family economics.
"Connecticut's 2004 Data Book is hopeful - most kids in the state are doing well," says Jude Carroll, the Connecticut KIDS COUNT project director at CAHS, "but future economic success for the state will require responsible planning to take Connecticut to the next level."
The Data Book focuses on a specific set of measures that relate to Family Economic Security issues: child poverty, family income, parental employment, homeownership, and more. The report features census and state agency data, recent trends in measures, and policy implications related to the findings.
CAHS is the Connecticut grantee for the Annie E. Casey Foundation's national KIDS COUNT initiative. Published by Connecticut Association for Human Services (CAHS) Connecticut Association for Human Services (CAHS)
; Publication Date: May 2004
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Link: /Issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/wsd_05_2004.asp
Related Link(s):
Annie E. Casey Foundation: Kids Count
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Tale of Two Connecticut's: 2002-2003 Kids Count Data Book
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Moving From Risk to Opportunity: 2004 National Kids Count Report published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation
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The 2005 KIDS COUNT Data Book, Helping Our Most Vulnerable Families Overcome Barriers to Work and Achieve Financial Success, highlights data and policy information related to family economics. The Data book features ten key measures of child well-being that it has used to track the well-being of children since 1990. The data is used to provide state profiles of child well-being and to rank the states. This edition also includes several background measures related to unemployed parents in each state. (Entire Print Friendly Document - 197 Pages, PDF Document) Published by Annie E. Casey Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation
; Publication Date: July 27, 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/kidscount_2005.pdf
Related Link(s):
Kids Count Web Site
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The 2006 KIDS COUNT Data Book, Family, Friend and Neighbor Care: Strengthening a Critical Resource to Help Young Children Succeed, highlights data and policy information related to child care provided by friends, family and neighbors. The Data book features ten key measures of child well-being that it has used to track the well-being of children since 1990. The data is used to provide state profiles of child well-being and to rank the states. This edition also includes several background measures related to child care in each state. (Entire Print Friendly Document - 188 Pages, PDF Document) Published by Annie E. Casey Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation
; Publication Date: July 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/kidscount_2006.pdf
Related Link(s):
Kids Count Web Site
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2008-2009 Connecticut Kids Count Data Book: Three on a Seesaw: Balancing Early Care and Education, Famlies and the Economy highlights data and policy information related to early childhood education and family economics. Published by Connecticut Association for Human Services Connecticut Association for Human Services
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/wsd_03_23_2009.asp
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The 2009 KIDS COUNT Data Book: Counting What Counts: Taking Results Seriously for Vulnerable Children and Families: The 20th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book profiles the well-being of America’s children on a state-by-state basis and ranks states on 10 key measures of child well-being. The Data Book essay calls for a “data revolution” that uses timely and reliable information to track the progress and improve the lives of vulnerable children. (PDF document, 148 pages) Published by Annie E. Casey Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation
; Publication Date: July 28, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/kidscount_2009.pdf
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The data in this 21st edition of Kids Count present a rich but complex picture of American children. After showing improvement in the late 1990s, overall, child well-being has stagnated since 2000. (PDF document, 60 pages) Published by Annie E. Casey Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation
; Publication Date: July 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/kidscount_2010.pdf
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Six core principles are identified and strategies recommended that will foster high academic achievement, close the achievement gap, and promote civic and personal
growth among all high-school-age youth in our high schools and communities. At the center of the framework is the Alliance' belief that the purpose of high school is to ensure that all high-schoolage students are ready for college, careers, and active civic participation. (PDF file, 16 pages) Published by National High School Alliance National High School Alliance
; Publication Date: April 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/education/CalltoAction2005.pdf
Related Link(s):
Institute for Educational Leadership
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Six core principles are identified and strategies recommended that will foster high academic achievement, close the achievement gap, and promote civic and personal
growth among all high-school-age youth in our high schools and communities. At the center of the framework is the Alliance' belief that the purpose of high school is to ensure that all high-schoolage students are ready for college, careers, and active civic participation. (PDF file, 16 pages) Published by National High School Alliance National High School Alliance
; Publication Date: April 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/education/CalltoAction2005.pdf
Related Link(s):
Institute for Educational Leadership
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In this brief, the claim that relocation of Hope VI families puts them at risk of homelessness is evaluated. It concludes that while some HOPE VI original residents did experience homelessness, the number of homeless families is not as large as many critics feared. (PDF document, 8 pages) Published by The Urban Institute The Urban Institute
; Publication Date: June 2007
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Housing/wsd_06_2007.asp#Hope7
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The Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) produced nearly 1.3 million units of rental housing between the start of the program, in 1987, and 2003, surpassing the size of the public housing program. Creating mixed income housing has become a central objective of housing policy. This report focuses on the extent to which each of the states administering the tax credit program has used the program to place family rental housing in low poverty neighborhoods that are not racially isolated. Published by Poverty and Race Research Action Council Poverty and Race Research Action Council
; Publication Date: July 28, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/taxes/LIHTC_report_2006.pdf
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The Assets and Opportunity Scorecard measures the financial security of families in the U.S., ranking the 50 states and the District of Columbia on 31 performance and 38 policy measures in the areas of Financial Security, Business Development, Homeownership, Health Care, Education, and Tax Policy. Published by CFED CFED
; Publication Date: May 17, 2005
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Link: /Issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/wsd_051705.asp
Related Link(s):
CFED News Release
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State of Connecticut Scorecard (PDF file, two pages)
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The HUSKY Program and Medicaid cover an increasing percentage of all Connecticut births. In 2010, 32.4% of all Connecticut births were covered by HUSKEY A and B, and 6.0% to mothers whose births were covered by fee-for-service Medicaid. The proportion of all Connecticut births covered by the HUSKY Program and Medicaid continues to increase, from 28.4 percent in 2003 to 38.4 percent in 2010. (PDF document, 35 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: February 2013
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Link: /issues/wsd/Health/h13birthsreport10.pdf
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Breaking the Cycle is a community partnership of the City of Hartford, the Hartford Action Plan on Infant Health, and the Hartford Public Schools created to reduce teen pregnancy in Hartford. The web site includes teen pregnancy statistics for Hartford, descriptions of programs for adults & youth, healthcare initiatives, and more. Published by Hartford's Strategic Plan for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Hartford's Strategic Plan for Teen Pregnancy Prevention
; Publication Date: 2005
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Link: /Issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/wsd_2005.asp
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Connecticut children, in many cities and towns, are doing better than children in most other states. But high marks don’t necessarily carry over to our largest cities, rural towns, older suburbs, and even some homes in the wealthier parts of our state, particularly as the impacts of the recession continue unabated. The past two years have been a difficult time for many families, including many middle-income families. The seventeen indicators reported in the 2010 Connecticut KIDS COUNT Data Book show the situation of the children of Connecticut. (PDF document, 68 pages) Published by Connecticut Association for Human Services, Inc. Connecticut Association for Human Services, Inc.
; Publication Date: December 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/Bridging_Tough_Times.pdf
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Residents living in the seven communities to be served by Family Centers supported by the Brighter Futures Initiative of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving were surveyed in March, 2002. A total of 1,208 residents were interviewed from households where at least one child eight years old or younger was living.
Based on the success of the original Brighter Futures Initiative and the continuing needs of Hartford children, the Foundation, in 2000, committed an additional $15 million over the next 10 years to finance projects and system-wide reform efforts that support young children and their families.
To achieve its goals, the Brighter Futures Initiative focuses on four areas: family support and parent education, child care and early childhood education, child and maternal health, and the early grades of school.
Family Centers, in partnership with community agencies, provide community-based programs for children and families in seven Hartford neighborhoods. These programs support parents in their own growth and development, their understanding of their child's development, and help families prepare their children for school success. Published by Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
; Publication Date: April 2002
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/brighter_futures.pdf
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The Connecticut Association for Human Services created this guide in an effort to increase access and awareness of existing community programs that help families save and invest money. Published by Connecticut Association for Human Services, Inc. Connecticut Association for Human Services, Inc.
; Publication Date: 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/BuildingAssets_Hartford.pdf
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The Economic Policy Institute has an online Basic Family Budget Calculator. It is calculated for specific metro areas within all states. Currently the data is for 1999, will be updating it soon. Published by Economic Policy Institute Economic Policy Institute
; Publication Date: 2005
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Link: /Issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/wsd_2005.asp
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A video of the February 19, 2008 community program, Can You Hear Me Now? A Discussion on Hartford's Noise Ordinance, which was held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: February 19, 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_02_19_2008.asp
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In this document, the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy has compiled information on major and capital fundraising campaigns that are either in Greater Hartford or will be approaching Greater Hartford
grantmakers for philanthropic dollars. The report not only provides grantmakers with a picture of what the major development needs are or will be in the community, but also provides an overview for
nonprofit organizations contemplating a major campaign. (PDF document, 20 pages) Published by Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
; Publication Date: January 15, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/2008_HTFD_Cap_Report.pdf
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The Child Poverty Council, established by the Connecticut Legislature in 2004, is charged with recommending strategies to reduce child poverty by fifty percent within ten years. The report contains an inventory of current programs and 67 recommendations for consideration by the executive and legislative branch. (PDF file - 141 pages) Published by State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management
; Publication Date: January 2005
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Link: /Issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/wsd_01_2005.asp
Related Link(s):
Fighting Child Poverty
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The Child Trends DataBank is a popular source for the latest national trends and research on over 80 key indicators of child and youth well-being, with new indicators added each month. The databank delivers continuously updated trend data with the latest national estimates for all indicators, plain language reporting on trends and population subgroup differences, color graphics and tables that can be downloaded directly into reports and presentations, PDF files for each indicator, and links that provide access to additional information available for each indicator including state, local, and international estimates. The web site is provided by Child Trends, a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families by providing research and data to inform decision-making that affects children. Published by Child Trends Child Trends
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Link: /Issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/child_trends.asp
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This is a fact sheet about childhood obesity in Connecticut. (PDF document, 4 pages) Published by Connecticut Department of Public Health Connecticut Department of Public Health
; Publication Date: Fall 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/Health/chob_fact_sheet_fall2012.pdf
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A new report from the Harvard School of Public Health scores the living conditions experienced by children in the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas. It reveals a consistently bleak picture for black and Hispanic children compared to white and Asian children and suggests approaches to address some of the factors behind whether or not a child thrives. Published by Harvard School of Public Health Harvard School of Public Health
; Publication Date: January 1, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/children_left_behind_final_report.pdf
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A newsletter about city services, tax rate and city budget, and city farmers' markets, provided by the office of Mayor Eddie A. Perez. (PDF document, 2 pages) Published by City of Hartford, Office of the Mayor City of Hartford, Office of the Mayor
; Publication Date: June 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Government/city_gov_working_for_you_Jun_10.pdf
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A newsletter about city services, summer programs, the city budget, youth initiatives, provided by the office of Mayor Eddie A. Perez. (PDF document, 2 pages) Published by City of Hartford, Office of the Mayor City of Hartford, Office of the Mayor
; Publication Date: May 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Government/city_gov_working_for_you_May_10.pdf
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This document represents the Hartford Health and Human Services Department’s effort to present the health status of Hartford residents in 2009. Published by City of Hartford, Department of Health and Human Services City of Hartford, Department of Health and Human Services
; Publication Date: 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/health/HHS_2009_Critical_Health_Indicators.pdf
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County-City-Community Level Information on Kids. This website brings together data on the well-being of children collected by KIDS COUNT grantees from state and local sources. The system allows users to access state-specific inventories of data from local sources, such as health departments, human services agencies, and schools. The content of state pages is determined by a participating KIDS COUNT partner using data from local jurisdictions. Generate reports like state and regional profiles, graphs, maps, and rankings, or download raw data; Published by Annie E. Casey Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation
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Link: /Issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/cliks_data.asp
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The Spring 2009 Newsletter from the Hartford Community Court includes a discussion of the recent national recognition of Community Court. The Court was named one of three mentor court sites by the U.S. department of Justice. (PDF document, 12 pages) Published by State of Connecticut Judicial Branch State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
; Publication Date: May 1, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/crime/09CommCourt_springNews.pdf
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The 2012 Community Food Security in Connecticut: An Evaluation and Ranking of 169 Towns focuses on a town-level assessment of community food security in Connecticut. Published by University of Connecticut College of Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Connecticut College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
; Publication Date: April 2013
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Link: /issues/wsd/Health/wsd_043013.asp
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A cooperative effort of Connecticut Food Policy Council, University of Connecticut and Hartford Food System, this study uses town-level data to measure community food security based on 38 different indicators falling within 6 categories for the 169 towns and cities in Connecticut. Community food security means the development and enhancement of sustainable, community-based strategies to improve access of low-income households to healthful nutritious food, to increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for their own food needs and to promote comprehensive responses to local food, farm and nutrition issues. (PDF File, 16 pages). Published by Hartford Food System Hartford Food System
; Publication Date: September 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/CommunityFoodSecurity.pdf
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In November 2010, Governor Dannel Malloy was elected on a platform that included a strong commitment to early care and education. That spring, he and the legislature passed the FY 12-13 budget, which was careful to preserve most early care and education programs. This report looks at the amount of spending on early care and education, the number of children served, which children are being served, and the quality of those services in FY 12 (July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012), the first full fiscal year of Governor Malloy’s administration. (PDF document, 96 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: May 2013
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Link: /issues/wsd/Education/CTEarlyCareandEducProgressRpt2012.pdf
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This report seeks to answer the questions: What has Connecticut done thus far to address the need for quality early child care and education; and are Connecticut’s efforts improving children’s readiness for school? (PDF document, 48 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
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Link: /issues/wsd/education/EarlyChildhoodProgress09.pdf
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This fact sheet reviews Connecticut's income tax thresholds for low-income families in 2006. It contains information on the impact of state income taxes on working-poor and near-poor families, including historical trends. (PDF document, 1 page) Published by Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
; Publication Date: March 27, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/Taxes/CT_Fact_Sheet.pdf
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Long-term care services and supports are needed to help people who require assistance over an extended period due to disability or chronic illness. Connecticut and other states are increasingly confronted with burgeoning Medicaid expenditures, looming demand for long-term care services associated with demographic trends, and growing movements to enhance consumer choice and control. This report provides the data for planning efforts. (PDF document, 37 pages) Published by University of Connecticut, Health Care Center for the Connecticut Commision On Aging University of Connecticut, Health Care Center for the Connecticut Commision On Aging
; Publication Date: June 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/LTCare_Exec_Summary.pdf
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The Connecticut Preschool Assessment Framework is a curriculum-embedded tool for assessing
3- and 4-year-old children in their preschool classrooms. It was developed to be a companion to
the Connecticut Preschool Curriculum Framework (1999) and articulates comprehensive
performance standards or learning outcomes. (PDF Document, 118 pages) Published by State of Connecticut State Board of Education State of Connecticut State Board of Education
; Publication Date: 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/preschool_assessment_framework.pdf
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Connecticut Violent Injury Statistics System (CVISS) is part of a national collaborative effort to gather information on violent deaths occurring in Connecticut. This report describes statistics on violent deaths during 2004. Published by Connecticut Children's Medical Center Connecticut Children's Medical Center
; Publication Date: September 2006
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Link: /Issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/wsd_09_2006.asp
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A two-page summary of "America's Child Care Crisis: A Crime Prevention Tragedy." This brief summarizes the report of an expert panel convened by FIGHT CRIME: INVEST IN KIDS, an anti-crime group of over 2,000 police chiefs, sheriffs, prosecutors, victims of violence, and youth violence experts. The authors include Harvard pediatrician T. Berry Brazelton and Yale child development expert Edward Zigler. The full report and citations for this brief are available at www.fightcrime.org. Published by Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
; Publication Date: July 30, 2003
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Link: /Issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/wsd_073003.asp
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In 2011, Connecticut lawmakers took historic action to establish and implement a state earned-income tax credit (EITC). After the first full year of the credit’s existence, its impact is clear. Data show that the credit is a boost to working families in every city, town, and county in Connecticut, keeping children out of poverty. (PDF document, 2 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: January 2013
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Link: /issues/wsd/Taxes/eitcbrief2013.pdf
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In 2010, the Census Bureau estimated that based on Current Population Survey data, 384,000 persons (11.0%) were uninsured, including 49,000 children under 18 (6.0%). Among children in low income families (less than 200% of the federal poverty level), an estimated 22,000 children under 19 were uninsured. (PDF document, 6 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: September 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/Health/h12countuninsured.pdf
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A audio recording of the September 26, 2006 community program, Democracy in Action: Making an Impact, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: September 26, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_09_26_2006.asp
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In analyzing data from the 2005 Connecticut School Health Survey, a biennial survey of Connecticut students in grades 9-12, this report elucidates trends regarding risk behaviors and protective factors among adolescents by their race and ethnicity. (PDF document, 22 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: March 1, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/youth07healthsurvey.pdf
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A summary of the various issues involved in providing affordable child care in Connecticut. Reduced-funding, strict eligibility requirements, and high costs have made child care out of reach for many low-income families. (PDF file, 6 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: January 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/do_no_harm.pdf
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Children who read on grade level by the end of third grade are more successful in school, work, and in life. Millions of American children get to 4th grade without learning to read proficiently. The shortfall in reading proficiency is especially pronounced among low-income children. (PDF document, 62 pages) Published by Annie E. Casey Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation
; Publication Date: May 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Education/Why_Reading_by_Third_Grade_Matters.pdf
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This interactive web page from the Brookings Institution allows the user to create reports that show the number of households that received Earned Income Tax Credits by zip code, or city/place, or county, or state, or Metropolitan Statistical Area, or congressional district through time. Published by The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/wsd_10_2008.asp
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Ésta nueva guía de Hartford se enfoca en crear ventajas, educación, crédito, mantenimiento de dinero y planificación. (PDF file, 40 pages) Published by Connecticut Association for Human Services, Inc. Connecticut Association for Human Services, Inc.
; Publication Date: November 1, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/2006HartfordFES_Span.pdf
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This report from the Connecticut Health Foundation estimates the cost of providing limited-English proficient Medicaid enrollees with face-to-face interpreters in compliance with federal laws and guidelines. (PDF document, 24 pages) Published by Connecticut Health Foundation Connecticut Health Foundation
; Publication Date: August 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/health/est_cost_interpreter_services.pdf
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Connecticut's charter schools generally are making faster gains on state tests than other public school students from the same cities and towns, according to a study commissioned by the Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now. Full Report - (PDF document 43 pages) Published by Connecticut Alliance for Great Schools Connecticut Alliance for Great Schools
; Publication Date: February 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/education/charter_schools.pdf
Related Link(s):
Study Finds Charter School Progress
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Based on feedback from Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) campaign members and analysis of tax data and information sheet data, it was determined that a successful coalition was built this year. Considerations for 2006 VITA Campaign include partnering with already existent VITA sites, broadening outreach with new partners, and building relationships with more city and state agencies. (PDF file, 55 pages) Published by Connecticut Policy and Economic Council Connecticut Policy and Economic Council
; Publication Date: August 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/economicdevelopment/2005VITA.pdf
Related Link(s):
Hartford Making Connections
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The evaluation includes an analysis of tax return data, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site intake and exit surveys, follow-up questionnaires from VITA volunteers, interviews with VITA site coordinators, Neighborhood Ambassadors and the Executive Director. Among other findings, it was determined that while the number of filers has increased significantly over the three years of VITA operations, the number of filers claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) has not significantly exceeded the city average. In order to reach low income families more strategic outreach needs to occur. (PDF file, 40 pages) Published by Connecticut Policy and Economic Council Connecticut Policy and Economic Council
; Publication Date: August 2004
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Link: /issues/wsd/economicdevelopment/2004EITC.pdf
Related Link(s):
Hartford Making Connections
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This document is pre-publication report of the results of a state-wide survey of Connecticut's children who attended Headstart and public elementary schools during the 2006-2007 school year conducted by the state Department of Public Health. It found that dental decay is a significant health problem for the children of Connecticut. (PDF document, 38 pages) Published by Connecticut Department of Public Health Connecticut Department of Public Health
; Publication Date: September 30, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/Health/Every_Smile_Counts.pdf
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While Connecticut ranks among the top states on measures on net family worth and educational achievement, disparities in family assets on the basis of race, income, and gender threaten Connecticut's economic strength and quality of life, according to this report. The report, developed in partnership with CFED, a national organization that works to expand economic opportunites, ranks Connecticut against other states in its performance on 31 asset measures in the areas of financial security, business development, homeownership, health care, and education. (PDF File, 36 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: May 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/econ05assets05.pdf
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In December 2012, the U.S. Census Bureau released new data from the American Community Survey (ACS) on social and economic indicators for all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. These five-year estimates of household income, poverty, and educational attainment allow us to explore how Connecticut cities and towns have changed over the past decade. This report summarizes those changes. (PDF document, 24 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: May 2013
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Link: /issues/wsd/People/econ13townwellbeing5year.pdf
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This briefing paper from the Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate summarizes their analysis of services to girls by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families and the DCF treatment of those who are incarcerated at the York Correctional Institution. (PDF document, 33 pages) Published by Office of the Child Advocate, State of Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate, State of Connecticut
; Publication Date: July 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/From_Trauma_to_Tragedy.pdf
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A study commissioned by the City of Hartford and Capital Workforce Partners of the programs and funding for Hartford Youth, aged 14 to 24. (PDF file, 23 pages) Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: October 31, 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/Youth_Funding_Report.pdf
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Hartford's Newest Grocery Store Ranks Among the Least Expensive: Of the eight Hartford-based food stores surveyed in the May 23-24, 2004 price comparison conducted by the City of Hartford Advisory Commission on Food Policy, Shop Rite in Manchester rates as the store with the lowest overall prices. Closely following Shop Rite in terms of low prices is Megafoods, Hartford's newest full-size grocery store, located at 76 New Britain Avenue. Published by Hartford Food System Hartford Food System
; Publication Date: June 2004
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Link: /Issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/wsd_06_2004.asp
Related Link(s):
November 2004Survey Results
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A snapshot of food prices at eight mid-sized grocery stores and 1 large supermarket in the Hartford area. This price comparison survey of 29 selected items was conducted on November 21-22, 2004. Each item is listed along with its price at each store. The total cost of all items for each supermarket is then added. (PDF file - 2 pages) Published by Hartford Food Policy Commission Hartford Food Policy Commission
; Publication Date: November 2004
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/food_survey_final.pdf
Related Link(s):
May 2004 Survey Results (PDF file - 2 pages)
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On May 16, 2005, Mayor Eddie Perez unveiled a comprehensive five-year plan to enable Hartford's young children to achieve success in school and beyond. The plan was developed under the Mayor's direction by a team of early childhood professionals and community leaders. The plan outlines six goals and the steps necessary to achieve measurable outcomes for young children. Full project report (PDF file, 70 pages) Published by Mayor's Office, City of Hartford Mayor's Office, City of Hartford
; Publication Date: May 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/education/projectreportBlueprint.pdf
Related Link(s):
Executive Summary (12 pages, PDF file)
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This study of preschoolers who attended 14 child care programs in Hartford that receive funding and support from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, shows that the children demonstrated significant improvement across five major developmental areas associated with school readiness. The study was commissioned as part of the Hartford Foundation's Brighter Futures Initiative, which works to improve the school readiness of Hartford's children. Published by Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
; Publication Date: October 2004
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Education/wsd_10_2004.asp
Related Link(s):
Brighter Futures Initiative
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The Communities That Care® Youth Survey is designed to identify the levels of risk factors related to problem behaviors such as alcohol, tobacco and other drug use -- and to identify the levels of protective factors that help guard against those behaviors. In addition to measuring risk and protective factors, the Communities That Care® Youth Survey also measures the actual prevalence of drug use, violence and other antisocial behaviors among surveyed students. The survey was sponsored by Eddie Perez, mayor of the city of Hartford; Purdue Pharma; Hartford Behavioral Health; City of Hartford Health and Human Services and Hartford Public Schools. The Channing Bete Company, Inc., prepared this report for HCTC. (PDF Document, 68 pages) Published by Channing Bete Company, Inc. Channing Bete Company, Inc.
; Publication Date: December 2004
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Link: /issues/wsd/education/htfd_psd_04_ctcys.pdf
Related Link(s):
Hartford Communities That Care® Prevention Planning Project Web Site
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Hartford Public Schools
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Connecticut Violent Injury Statistics System (CVISS) is part of a national collaborative effort to gather information on violent deaths occurring in Connecticut. This fact sheet describes statistics on violent deaths in Hartford during 2004. (PDF document, 6 pages) Published by Connecticut Children's Medical Center Connecticut Children's Medical Center
; Publication Date: October 10, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/HartfordCVISS2004.pdf
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The uninsured rate in Connecticut has held relatively steady over recent years, despite high unemployment and a struggling economy. Census data from the Current Population Survey (CPS) reveal that an estimated 8.6% of all Connecticut residents in 2011 were without health insurance for the entire previous year. (PDF document, 6 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: September 12, 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/Health/h12censusinsurancerelfact.pdf
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In this brochure, the Connecticut Department of Social Services, along with other Connecticut agencies and organizations, list a wide range of programs that may benefit your family. (PDF document 2 pages) Published by Connecticut Department of Social Services Connecticut Department of Social Services
; Publication Date: June 1, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/HelpforPeopleinNeed.pdf
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In the interest of supporting the development of effective policies for promoting and supporting homeownership, as well as to address the concerns raised about those who fear there is too great an emphasis on promoting homeownership, the purpose of this report is to review and synthesize what is known about the homeownership experience of low-income and minority households to assess the extent to which homeownership is likely to benefit these groups. While there have been several recent reviews of the literature that have assessed the empirical evidence on the benefits of homeownership, this study is unique in an explicit focus on what is known about the homeownership experience of low-income and minority households. (PDF file, 159 pages) Published by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research
; Publication Date: February 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/homeownership/Homeownership_Low_Inc.pdf
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Since 2004, the number of children living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level in Connecticut has increased from 24% to 30%. This report provides data and policy information related to child health, education, and family economic well-being. (PDF document, 84 pages) Published by Connecticut Association for Human Services Connecticut Association for Human Services
; Publication Date: May 2013
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/CAHS2013-KIDSCOUNT.pdf
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The 1993 HOPE VI program targets some of the most beleaguered housing in this country with the goals of "improving the living environment for residents of severely distressed public housing" and "providing housing that will avoid or decrease the concentration of very poor families." The seven briefs below are based on Urban Institute research conducted in 2001 and again in 2003 and 2005, following HOPE VI residents at five sites to evaluate where they moved and how the program has affected their overall well-being. Hartford is the site of a major Hope VI project, Dutch Point, although it was not included among the five sites in this study. Published by The Urban Institute The Urban Institute
; Publication Date: June 2007
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Housing/wsd_06_2007.asp
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This brief evaluates how successful the HOPE VI program has been in achieving its ambitious objectives. Residents who have moved to the private market or to mixed-income developments reported substantial improvements in the quality of their housing and are living in neighborhoods that are considerably lower poverty. In contrast, those who remained in traditional public housing—either their original development or a different one—experienced virtually no improvement in housing quality over time. Hartford is the site of a major Hope VI project, Dutch Point. (PDF document, 10 page) Published by The Urban Institute The Urban Institute
; Publication Date: June 2007
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Housing/wsd_06_2007.asp#Hope1
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This brief examines the scope and composition of housing assistance being provided through HUD programs to residents of the ten Making Connections neighborhoods. It also describes selected characteristics of the families that receive housing assistance and how their circumstances changed between surveys conducted in 2002/03 and 2005/06. At the latter date, the average share of eligible households that received assistance was 25 percent, the same as the national average, but there was considerable variation across sites: 46 percent of eligibles were assisted in Hartford and Louisville compared to only 13 percent or fewer in Des Moines, Indianapolis and Milwaukee. Published by The Urban Institute The Urban Institute
; Publication Date: December 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/Housing/wsd_12_2008.asp
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This brief describes what happened to families who used a voucher to relocate from their original HOPE VI developments to the private housing market. The success of the HOPE VI program partly depends on the success of relocation
with a voucher. HOPE VI has made significant progress in reducing poverty concentrations among original residents who moved with vouchers. (PDF document, 12 pages) Published by The Urban Institute The Urban Institute
; Publication Date: June 2007
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Housing/wsd_06_2007.asp#Hope3
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In late October, 2008, the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy asked its members to complete a survey on the effects of the current economy on the philanthropic and nonprofit sector. This document summarizes regional funders’ views. (PDF document, 4 pages) Published by Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
; Publication Date: January 15, 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/2008_Economic_Impact_Survey_Summary.pdf
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A video of the February 13, 2009 community program, How the Nonprofit Community Can Take the Lead in Addressing Basic Human Needs, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: February 13, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_02_13_2009.asp
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Connecticut Association for Human Services provides a useful guide about Connecticut's food programs. Includes sections on Food Stamps, WIC (a program for kids, women and babies), and programs for people 60 or older or who have disabilities, describing who is eligible and how to apply. (PDF file, 30 pages). Published by Connecticut Association for Human Services Connecticut Association for Human Services
; Publication Date: 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/HowtoGetFoodinCT.pdf
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This report presents the result of a study conducted in 2009 for Feeding America (formerly America’s Second Harvest), the nation’s largest organization of emergency food providers. It concludes that the Feeding America system served an estimated 37.0 million different people annually, an increase of 46% since 2005. (PDF document, 430 pages Published by Feeding America Feeding America
; Publication Date: January 2011
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/feeding_america.pdf
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According to the United States Census Bureau’s newly released 2006 American Community Survey (ACS), about one out of every eight residents living in Connecticut was born outside the United States. This represents an increase in Connecticut’s immigrant population from one in nine residents at the time of the 2000 census and one in
eleven at the time of the 1990 census. Many of Connecticut’s immigrants are the parents of children; these children represent an increasing proportion of Connecticut’s future workers and citizens. Importantly, many of these children are citizens, even if their parents are not. Policies aimed at non-citizens often have an impact on these children. (PDF document, 14 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: September 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/Immigrants/econ_opportunity.pdf
Related Link(s):
Migration Policy Institute
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A key piece of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) calls for the expansion of children's mental health coverage by strengthening state and local prevention, intervention, and treatment systems. This report identifies the systemic challenges to ensuring children's access to mental health care and points to encouraging examples of success from 11 states that can be used as a guide when implementing the ACA. (PDF document, 12 pages) Published by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
; Publication Date: March 2013
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Link: /issues/wsd/Health/ChildrensMentalHealthCare.pdf
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Children in the foster care system are among Connecticut’s most vulnerable young citizens. As of June 2012, roughly 4,400 Connecticut children and youth were in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and removed from their homes because they had been abused or neglected by their parents. Many other children and families are receiving services from DCF to avert out-of-home placements. While there have been a number of significant and encouraging improvements in Connecticut’s child welfare system Connecticut has much work to do to ensure that it meets its responsibilities to the children and youth in its care. (PDF document, 2 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: August 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/CB12childwelfare.pdf
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The investigation that generated this report began as an inquiry into allegations of abuse, neglect and other violations of student rights within the Washington Street campus of the Hartford Transitional Learning Academy (HTLA). Completion of the investigation was delayed by many months as the authority of the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPA) to access parent and guardian contact information, and to visit the school while students were present, was litigated in Federal District Court. After the OPA’s authority had been established by the Court’s order, it was learned that the “hands on” disciplinary practices that had led to most of the original allegations of abuse had been administratively discontinued. It also became apparent that HTLA’s administrators were attempting to pursue a plan to transfer many of the school’s students, teachers and other resources back into neighborhood schools. This investigation’s findings support this plan, and the report concludes by recommending that HTLA’s middle school and high school programs ultimately be phased out. Published by Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities, State of Connecticut Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities, State of Connecticut
; Publication Date: November 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/htla_invest_report.pdf
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Investing in the first five years of children’s lives benefits the children, their parents, and society at large. High quality caring and learning environments in the early years – starting at birth – are necessary if children are to be ready to enter school at age five. Affordable early care and education allows parents to participate in the workforce, and sets the stage for the next generation of
workers to be productive members of society. (PDF document, 2 pages Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: August 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/Education/CB12investearlycare.pdf
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During the past year more than 4,000 people spent from a night or two to the whole year in an emergency shelter and nearly twice this number were turned away because there was not enough room for them. To address this need, Mayor Eddie A. Perez has led the region in developing a 10-year plan to end homelessness. The primary focus of this implementation plan includes reducing the frequency and duration of homelessness and moving more homeless into stable, permanent housing. (PDF document, 80 pages) Published by Hartford Commission to End Homelessness, Office of the Mayor Hartford Commission to End Homelessness, Office of the Mayor
; Publication Date: October 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/Homelessness/Hartford_Commission_to_End_Homelessness.pdf
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Perhaps more than any other state, Connecticut has absorbed the growing body of knowledge about youth development, adolescent brain research and delinquency, adopted its lessons, and used the information to fundamentally re-invent its approach to juvenile justice. As a result, Connecticut’s system today is far and away more successful, more humane, and more cost-effective than it was 10 or 20 years ago. (PDF document, 55 pages) Published by Justice Policy Institute Justice Policy Institute
; Publication Date: January 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/jpi_juvenile_justice_reform_in_ct.pdf
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A audio recording of the April 16, 2007 community program, Juveniles in the Criminal Justice System: Raise the Age?, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: April 16, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_04_16_2007.asp
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How are young children (birth to age 5) progressing toward success in school? It is a question that is piquing the interest of parents as well as policy makers and business leaders across the country because of the strong association between school success and lifetime achievement. By highlighting trends and key findings at the state and local level in five critical areas affecting child development, this publication helps reveal how Connecticut's young children are faring and where action is needed to promote better outcomes. (PDF document - 100 Pages) Published by Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut and the Department of Social Services Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut and the Department of Social Services
; Publication Date: September 2004
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Link: /Issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/wsd_09_2004.asp
Related Link(s):
2004 Connecticut Kids Count Data Book: Family Economic Security: Investing in Families . . .
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This 18th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book provides national and state-by-state information and statistical trends on the conditions of America’s children and families. New this year is information on child well-being in Puerto Rico. This year’s essay examines the child welfare system and challenges the country to make lifelong connections for children and youth in foster care a national priority. Published by Annie E. Casey Foundation: Kids Count Annie E. Casey Foundation: Kids Count
; Publication Date: July 1, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/KidsCount.asp
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Although we still lead the industrialized world in the rate at which we lock up young people, the youth confinement rate in the United States is rapidly declining. In 2010 this rate reached a new 35-year low, with almost every state confining a smaller share of its youth population than a decade earlier. This decline has not led to a surge in juvenile crime. This report highlights this positive trend and provide recommendations that can encourage its continuation. (PDF document, 4 pages) Published by Annie E. Casey Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation
; Publication Date: February 2013
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/DataSnapshotYouthIncarceration.pdf
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The Landscape Report uses data on selected topics as indicators to paint a broad portrait of the status of nine-to-24-year-old young people living in Hartford. (PDF document, 16 pages) Published by City of Hartford, Office for Youth Services City of Hartford, Office for Youth Services
; Publication Date: March 2011
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/HOYSLandscapeRptV1.pdf
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This profile provides general information about Liberians - their history, culture, language, and resettlement experiences. The profile is intended primarily for service providers who will be assisting the refugees in their new communities in the U.S. The number of Liberian refugees in Hartford is increasing. Published by The Center for Applied Linguistics The Center for Applied Linguistics
; Publication Date: 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/immigrants/liberians.pdf
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An in-depth study based on a national random sample telephone survey of young adults, along with focus groups. The study sample includes those who have degrees, those who have graduated from vocational and technical schools, those who never went on to higher education or who dropped out, those who are full-time students, and those who are working. The survey demonstrates that regardless of race or ethnic background, financial or educational attainment, most young Americans believe that continuing to study after high school is an advantageous step. (PDF file - 50 pages) Published by Public Agenda Public Agenda
; Publication Date: 2005
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Education/wsd_2005.asp
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This report finds that large segments of the US population live on incomes that fail to provide even basic economic security. (PDF document, 15 pages) Published by Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW) Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW)
; Publication Date: December 2011
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/Living_Below_the_Line.pdf
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After nearly a decade of decline, the number of children living in low-income families has been steadily increasing, a pattern that began in 2000. The data book available at this website provides national and 50-state trend data on the characteristics of low-income children over the past decade: parental education, parental employment, marital status, family structure, race and ethnicity, age distribution, parental nativity, home ownership, residential mobility, type of residential area, and region of residence. Published by National Center for Children in Poverty National Center for Children in Poverty
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Link: /Issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/low_income_children.asp
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The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2011 American Community Survey, provides a snapshot of low-income working families in America and highlights the growing economic divide between working families at the top and bottom of the economic ladder. (PDF document, 9 pages) Published by The Working Poor Families Project The Working Poor Families Project
; Publication Date: January 2013
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/Winter-2012_2013-WPFP-Data-Brief.pdf
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A summary of the Making Connections Hartford project. At its core Making Connections is a community-led change process. It relies on the active engagement of stakeholders from all sectors of Hartford to exert their will to influence the policies, programs, practices, and investments that will improve the well being of vulnerable families and distressed neighborhoods in sizeable, measurable and sustainable ways. The focus is on the Frog Hollow and Upper Albany neighborhoods, and on improving the lives of working families there. In particular, early childhood education, family economic security are the two areas in which the organization is working. (PDF file, 8 pages) Published by Making Connections Hartford Making Connections Hartford
; Publication Date: December 20, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/MCHpathways.pdf
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This report aims to describe, statistically and anecdotally, and in narrative and graphic form, just how deep and wide the conditions of poverty are that existed in Connecticut in from 1990 to 2010. (PDF document, 52 pages) Published by Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis
; Publication Date: January 2013
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Link: /issues/wsd/Region/CT_Poverty_Report.pdf
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In this brief, the well-being of the youngest and most vulnerable HOPE VI residents - the children - is examined. The report explores the potential benefits and challenges of relocation in the areas of behavior, health, and school engagement for children in families with different relocation experiences, including voucher holders, movers to other public housing, and those who remained in the original development. Hartford is the site of a major Hope VI project, Dutch Point. (PDF document, 10 pages) Published by The Urban Institute The Urban Institute
; Publication Date: June 2007
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Housing/wsd_06_2007.asp#Hope4
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The National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) includes national and state-level data on hundreds of child health indicators. These standardized national, state and regional level population data are specifically designed to assist states with child health needs assessment, program planning and evaluation, policy and standards development, monitoring, training, applied research and development of systems of care for children and youth. Published by Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health
; Publication Date: March 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/Health/NationalSurveyChildrensHealth.asp
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One of the most powerful findings of this research has been the striking mobility gap between blacks and whites in America. This report explores one potentially important factor behind the black-white mobility gap: the impact of neighborhood poverty rates experienced during childhood. (PDF document, 44 pages) Published by Pew Economic Mobility Project Pew Economic Mobility Project
; Publication Date: July 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Neighborhoods/pew_neighborhoods.pdf
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This report examines regional differences in the family characteristics of children who have seen the greatest rise in poverty in the period from 2000 to 2004. The Northeast experienced an 11 percent increase in the number of children living in poor families between 2000 and 2004. The rise in poverty in the Northeast did not vary by parents’ employment, education, or nativity. Increases in child poverty did vary by race and ethnicity in the Northeast between 2000 and 2004. White children were the only racial/ethnic group to experience a statistically significant increase in poverty. Asian children in the Northeast were the only group to experience a decline in poverty. Children in Connecticut did not experience any statistically significant changes in the poverty rate during the study period. Published by National Center for Children in Poverty National Center for Children in Poverty
; Publication Date: August 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/new_poor.pdf
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Forty percent of incarcerated youth in the U.S. are held in long-term locked youth correction facilities, even though such institutions have never been found to reduce the criminality of troubled youth. This report provides recommendations for how to reduce juvenile incarceration. (PDF document, 52 pages) Published by Annie E. Casey Foundation Annie E. Casey Foundation
; Publication Date: 2011
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/NoPlaceForKids_Full.pdf
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The Home Energy Affordability Gap report addresses the increasing energy affordability gap facing low-income households in Connecticut. Published by Warm Thy Neighbor: Operation Fuel Warm Thy Neighbor: Operation Fuel
; Publication Date: September 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/wsd_09_2006_a.asp
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This brief suggests that the health situation of HOPE VI families is a problem so severe that it calls for urgent attention and new approaches to providing effective services to this extremely vulnerable population. Poor health is an even bigger problem for HOPE VI families than lack of employment. Hartford is the site of a major Hope VI project, Dutch Point. (PDF document, 10 pages) Published by The Urban Institute The Urban Institute
; Publication Date: June 2007
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Housing/wsd_06_2007.asp#Hope5
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A video of the March 20, 2012 community program, Poverty, Peace, Planet Earth and the Prophetic Voice: Confronting Poverty, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: March 20,2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_03_20_2012.asp
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This white paper reports on expulsion rates by program setting (public school, Head Start, private providers), gender, and race/ethnicity. It also presents expulsion data from all 40 states that fund prekindergarten programs. PDF file, 18 pages Published by Walter S. Gilliam, PhD; Yale University Child Study Center Walter S. Gilliam, PhD; Yale University Child Study Center
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Link: /issues/wsd/education/NationalPreKExpulsionPaper.pdf
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For Youngest Students, A Hard Lesson (Hartford Courant news article, May 4, 2005)
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Families USA has undertaken the first state-by-state analysis of growing health care premiums versus stagnant earnings over the past six years. Over the past six years (2000 to 2006), family health insurance premiums for Connecticut’s workers rose 5.8 times more quickly than median earnings. On average, family health care premiums rose by 77.0 percent, while median earnings rose by only 13.2 percent. (PDF file, 12 pages) Published by Families USA Families USA
; Publication Date: 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/health/premiums_Paychecks.pdf
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A PDF version of the PowerPoint presentation made to Hartford Court of Common Council Quality of Life Committee by Enid Rey, Director, Hartford Office for Youth Services and Daryl K. Roberts, Chief of Police, October 20, 2009. The presentation was made in response to recent media reports of increased gang activity in Hartford Schools. (PDF document, 17 pages) Published by Hartford Office for Youth Services Hartford Office for Youth Services
; Publication Date: October 20, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Crime/HOYS_HPD_JointPresentation.pdf
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Connecticut has made great improvements in recent years in its treatment of young people who have committed crimes. Going forward, Connecticut needs to continue to invest in research-based, developmentally appropriate services that keep children and communities safe. (PDF document, 2 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: August 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/Crime/CB12juvenilejustice.pdf
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A free, equal public education is the right of every child. A quality public education system should provide a well-rounded, balanced curriculum and help prepare children for their adult lives. While Connecticut has a strong public education system, we need better ways to assess our children’s learning and the work that schools perform. (PDF document, 2 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: August 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/Education/CB12education.pdf
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This report compares family incomes during three “economic trough” periods – 1980-1982, 1990-1992, and 2001-2003. The income gap between the richest and poorest has continued to grow in Connecticut. The growth in the gap in income between the top 20% of Connecticut families and the bottom 20% of families (as measured by the change in top-to-bottom ratio) is greater in Connecticut than in every state except Tennessee. (PDF file, 23 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: January 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/pulling_apart.pdf
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A recent study shows that the number of young black men and teenagers who either killed or were killed in shootings has risen at an alarming rate since 2000. The study by criminologists at Northeastern University in Boston, comes as FBI data is showing that murders have leveled off nationwide. Not so for black teens, the youngest of whom saw dramatic increases in shooting deaths, the Northeastern report concluded. (PDF document, 25 pages) Published by James Alan Fox, Ph.D. James Alan Fox, Ph.D.
; Publication Date: December 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/Youth_Homicides.pdf
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This brief evaluates the HOPE VI efforts to help residents attain self-sufficiency. While there have been dramatic improvements in quality of life, there have been no overall changes in employment. HOPE VI residents’ poor health impedes their ability to work. Efforts that address barriers such as physical or mental health, or child care availability may be more effective than job placement in helping residents to find or retain jobs. is the site of a major Hope VI project, Dutch Point. (PDF document, 10 pages) Published by The Urban Institute The Urban Institute
; Publication Date: June 2007
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Housing/wsd_06_2007.asp#Hope6
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A report from the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice Administrative Policies and Procedures on the death of Jashon Bryant and the wounding of Brandon Henry. Published by Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice
; Publication Date: May 15, 2006
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Crime/wsd_051506.asp
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Based on a recent analysis of emergency room (ED) utilization patterns in the state, the Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) reports that the total volume of ED visits increased by 15% between 1995 and 2004. This volume increase is almost entirely attributable to an increase in the rate of ED visits, as opposed to an increase in population. Against this backdrop of increases in overall ED utilization, this report examines ED utilization specifically for behavioral health crisis services for children during the period 2001-05. (PDF document, 50 pages) Published by Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut
; Publication Date: May 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/Rising_Tide.pdf
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In the past decade, Connecticut made major juvenile justice reforms. Now the juvenile court caseload has dropped dramatically, and Connecticut locks up fewer children. An extensive review of the data shows that public safety has not suffered. In fact, the opposite is true. (PDF document, 14 pages Published by Connecticut Juvenile Justice Alliance Connecticut Juvenile Justice Alliance
; Publication Date: December 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Region/CTJJA_Safe_and_Sound.pdf
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This brief, looks at the question of whether HOPE VI succeeded in its goal of improving residents’ life circumstances, or whether the critics’ predictions have been realized. It focuses on one key issue—neighborhood safety and fear of crime. It finds that most former residents are living in neighborhoods that are dramatically safer and offer a far healthier environment for themselves and their children. Hartford is the site of a major Hope VI project, Dutch Point. (PDF document, 12 pages) Published by The Urban Institute The Urban Institute
; Publication Date: June 2007
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Housing/wsd_06_2007.asp#Hope2
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The Connecticut Association for Human Services has released the 2006 Connecticut KIDS COUNT Data Book, Seeds of Prosperity: Children of Low-Income Working Families, which highlights data and policy information related to family economics. In it, Judith Carroll and Kathleen Milnamow examine the condition of children in low-income working families and the association between income and child well-being. (PDF file, 84 pages) Published by Connecticut Association for Human Services, Inc. Connecticut Association for Human Services, Inc.
; Publication Date: November 1, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/Seeds_of_Prosperity.pdf
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A report of a survey of childcare workers in Connecticut which outlines their qualifications, compensation, and turnover rates. The survey includes directors, teachers, aides, and family providers at private, school-based, grant-funded programs and home-based providers. Published by Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut
; Publication Date: November 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/shaping_young_lives.pdf
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This fact sheet is a brief summary of a translation paper on smart growth, part of a series produced by the Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities. Published by CenterEdge Project CenterEdge Project
; Publication Date: 2003
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Link: /issues/wsd/SmartGrowth/SmartGrowthandSeniorCitizens.pdf
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Sowing Prosperity: Low-Income Working Families and Connecticut’s Economic Future presents information about low-income workers, highlights the successful policies that are already in place to help them, and describes how we can complete the work that needs to be done. (PDF file, 62 pages). Published by Connecticut Association for Human Services (CAHS) Connecticut Association for Human Services (CAHS)
; Publication Date: December 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/economicdevelopment/sowingprosperity.pdf
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Connecticut’s tax threshold has been frozen for over 15 years. The “tax threshold” is defined as the income level at which a taxpayer first owes income tax, taking into account exemptions, credits and deductions that are universally available. Connecticut’s tax threshold for families has not been increased since the enactment of the personal income tax in 1991. This means that each year, an increasing number of low-wage families are becoming subject to the state’s income tax. (PDF file, 2 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: March 1, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/Taxes/tax_threshold_brief.pdf
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The HUSKY Health Program is a central component of Connecticut’s health care system, providing low-cost or free health care coverage for over 270,000 children and 130,000 parents and pregnant women. In addition, more than 200,000 Connecticut adults – seniors, low-income, or those with severe disabilities—also rely on HUSKY Health (Medicaid) for all or a portion of their health care coverage. (PDF document, 2 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: August 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/Health/CB12huskyhealth.pdf
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This report, produced by the Asthma Regional Council, represents the most current and comprehensive investigation of asthma prevalence conducted in the New England (NE) region. It examines the health, socioeconomic, behavioral, and environmental predictors that relate to adult and child asthma in the six states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont). (PDF file, 90 pages) Published by Asthma Regional Council Asthma Regional Council
; Publication Date: March 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/Health/BurdenofAsthma.pdf
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In this turbulent economy, Americans are not only losing their jobs and their homes—they are also losing their health coverage at an alarming rate. The latest data from the Census Bureau indicate that some 45.7 million Americans lacked health coverage in 2007, and economists believe that the situation has only worsened in the intervening months as the economic downturn has taken its toll. Published by Families USA Families USA
; Publication Date: July 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Health/wsd_073109.asp
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An estimated 17 million low-income children in America go without dental care each year. This represents one out of every five children between the ages of 1 and 18 in the United States. Pew assessed and graded all 50 states and the District of Columbia, using an A to F scale, on whether and how well they are employing eight proven and promising policy approaches at their disposal to ensure dental health and access to care for disadvantaged children. Only six states merited A grades: Connecticut, Iowa, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island and South Carolina. These states met at least six of the eight policy benchmarks—that is, they had particular policies in place that met or exceeded the national performance thresholds. Published by The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Pew Center on the States The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Pew Center on the States
; Publication Date: February 28, 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Health/wsd_022810.asp
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Connecticut is a national leader, meeting six of eight policy benchmarks aimed at addressing children’s dental health needs. The state ranks fourth nationwide on its Medicaid reimbursement rate to dentists, and improvements in that rate have helped expand children’s access to necessary services. Published by The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Pew Center on the States The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Pew Center on the States
; Publication Date: February 28, 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/Health/wsd_022810_1.asp
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This report demonstrates that fully reporting utility payment data to nationwide credit bureaus presents few risks to low-income consumers because far more low-income consumers witness credit score increases than decreases with full utility credit reporting. (PDF document, 20 pages) Published by Policy & Economic Research Council Policy & Economic Research Council
; Publication Date: August 2012
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/relay.pdf
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This report describes how Connecticut's current vision that all children enter kindergarten ready for school success, and the related new investments in early care and education, are being more than offset by insufficient funding, and in some cases funding cuts for related programs -- specifically for State Funded Centers, School Readiness and Care4Kids. Cuts in funding to the Care4Kids program (reduced by nearly 40% from FY02 to FY05) coupled with unequal payment rates across state agencies for similar services ($5,500 from DSS as compared to $7,500 from SDE per child) and no cost of living increases for State Funded Centers have actually driven programs into deficit, requiring them to borrow money just to make payroll. (PDF file, 18 pages). Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: December 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/Erosion_Childcare_Funding.pdf
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Governor Malloy’s proposed state budget for FY 2014-15 demonstrates how current constraints threaten to divert our efforts: a stagnant economy, his self-imposed no taxes pledge, and fast-rising public employee benefit costs leave him few options. In his budget proposal, Governor Malloy has done an admirable job of expanding Connecticut’s commitment to high-quality preschool and K-12 education, both vital to our future. However, to fund these commitments, the Governor has relied on Medicaid cuts that could cause thousands of parents to lose health coverage, one-shot revenues that will leave holes in future budgets, and substantial borrowing that will burden our children tomorrow. (PDF document, 6 pages) Published by Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: February 2013
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Link: /issues/wsd/Government/bud13govanalysis.pdf
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The health and well-being of children is evaluated, nationally, and in the states at this website developed by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Connecticut is compared to the nation in terms of Health Status, Health Care, at school, in the child's neighborhood, and in the home. Based on the National Survey of Children's Health. Published by Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration
; Publication Date: 2005
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Health/wsd_2005.asp
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This document reports on the challenges that low-income families in Hartford neighborhoods are faced with in attaining economic security in three distinct sections: 1) The high cost of going to work, 2) Paying more for basic needs, and 3) Paying more to get ahead.
(PDF file, 16 pages) Published by Making Connections Hartford Making Connections Hartford
; Publication Date: February 2004
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/highcosthartfordpoor.pdf
Related Link(s):
Connecticut Association for Human Services
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The High Cost Of Being Poor In Hartford And What Hartford Is Doing About It (Press Release)
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United Way of the Capital Area
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This report reviews the impact of state income taxes on low-income families. Poor families in many states face substantial state income tax liability for the 2006 tax year. In 19 of the 42 states that levy income taxes, two-parent families of four with incomes below the federal poverty line are liable for income tax. In 15 of the 42 states, poor single-parent families of three pay income tax. And 29 of these states collect taxes from families of four with incomes just above the poverty line. In Connecticut, the income tax threshold has fallen over time from 173 percent to 117 percent of the poverty line. (PDF document, 23 pages) Published by Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
; Publication Date: March 27, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/Taxes/Impact_State_Taxes.pdf
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This research brief from the Institute on Assets and Social Policy reveals new evidence that the wealth gap between white and African American families has more than quadrupled over the course of a generation. (PDF document, 4 pages) Published by Institute on Assets and Social Policy Institute on Assets and Social Policy
; Publication Date: May 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/Racial-Wealth-Gap-Brief.pdf
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In this report, the Connecticut Health Economic Sufficiency Standard (HESS) measures the economic burden of health care and illness on Connecticut families. "The Real Cost of Living and Getting Health Care in Connecticut," also called "HESS," assumes that highquality employer-sponsored health insurance (ESI) in which the employer pays the average share of the premium, or an equivalent social insurance program, is essential for working families' health security. HESS tracks health care costs and related economic burdens and assesses the effect of public and workplace policies related to health access and costs. (PDF file, 10 pages) Published by The Connecticut Permanent Commission on the Status of Women The Connecticut Permanent Commission on the Status of Women
; Publication Date: February 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/health/Real_Cost.pdf
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This booklet is a basic introduction to the people, history, and cultures of the Somali Bantu. It is designed primarily for service providers and others assisting Somali Bantu refugees in their new communities in the United States. The number of Somali Bantu refugees in Hartford is increasing. Published by The Center for Applied Linguistics The Center for Applied Linguistics
; Publication Date: 2003
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Link: /issues/wsd/immigrants/somali_bantu.pdf
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Between 2000 and 2008, suburbs in the US’s largest metro areas saw their poor population grow by 25 percent—almost five times faster than primary cities and well ahead of the growth seen in smaller metro areas and non-metropolitan communities. As a result, by 2008 large suburbs were home to 1.5 million more poor than their primary cities and housed almost one-third of the nation’s poor overall. The percentage of people living in poverty in the towns outside Hartford grew far more quickly than the city's poverty rate from 2000 to 2008. (PDF document, 24 pages) Published by The Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution
; Publication Date: January 2010
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Link: /issues/wsd/region/Brookings_Poverty_Report.pdf
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A table which shows the amount of Federal Earned Income Tax Credit data (EITC) for 2003 for each town or city in Connecticut. It also shows an estimate of the amount of a state EITC if it were implemented. (PDF document, four pages) Published by Connecticut Association for Human Services, Inc. and Connecticut Voices for Children Connecticut Association for Human Services, Inc. and Connecticut Voices for Children
; Publication Date: September, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/ETIC_2006Oct.pdf
Related Link(s):
Connecticut Voices for Children
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A summary of the results of the 2005 survey by the United Way of the Capital Area (UWCA). This is the second annual Non-profit Pulse Survey of UWCA partner agencies (funded and non-funded) and other non-profit organizations within its 40-town service area related broadly to health and human services. The survey found that respondents continue to feel optimistic given current economic news and trends despite the fact that the demand for services continues to increase. (PDF File, 9 pages). Published by United Way of the Capital Area United Way of the Capital Area
; Publication Date: 2005
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/UWaySurvey.pdf
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Give Help: Search for volunteer opportunties in your community at this website from the United Way of Connecticut. Published by United Way of Connecticut United Way of Connecticut
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/wsd_03_2009.asp
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An analysis of reductions in education, human services, environment, and community development programs, including state-by-state projected cuts for specific programs, including the Community Block Grant program. (PDF file - 26 pages) Published by Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
; Publication Date: February 28, 2005
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Government/wsd_022805.asp
Related Link(s):
Mayors Decry Proposed Budget Cuts
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State Braces For Pain From Bush Plan
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A report issued by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows that, since 1997, employer offers of health insurance to parents with lower incomes have fallen three times as fast as offers to parents who earn more money. The report also provides details about uninsured children in every state. (PDF document, 12 pages) Published by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
; Publication Date: March 14, 2007
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Link: /issues/wsd/Health/kids_covered.pdf
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Women earn less than men, bear a disproportionate share of family responsibilities, and live longer. However, economic security can be achieved with investments to help families reach economic self-sufficiency. (PDF file, 32 pages) Published by Connecticut Permanent Commission on the Status of Women Connecticut Permanent Commission on the Status of Women
; Publication Date: February 16, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/EconomicDevelopment/Women_Econ_Security.pdf
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The Working Poor Families Project, with the support of the Annie E. Casey, Ford and Rockefeller foundations, has spent three years working in 15 states to examine both the conditions of low-income working families and public policies that can help improve lives. This report builds on that work and takes a broader look at low-income working families across the nation and key facets of an economic and public system that affect their ability to achieve economic security. PDF Document: 36 pages. Published by The Annie E. Casey Foundation The Annie E. Casey Foundation
; Publication Date: October 2004
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Employment/wsd_10_2004.asp
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A recent review of the state of education in middle school grades points to poor
academic success of students in grades six through eight. Poor and minority youth—those who need to be supported the most—are doing the worst.
Works in Progress: A Report on Middle and High School Improvement Programs discusses key issues facing middle and high schoolers, including violence and bullying, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, parental involvement and more. For each issue, the report describes how the issue impacts student success and illustrates how each challenge has been
addressed in schools and districts. Research-based evidence of how these approaches have worked in schools is reviewed. (PDF file - 124 pages) Published by Comprehensive School Reform Quality Center Comprehensive School Reform Quality Center
; Publication Date: January 2005
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Link: /Issues/wsd/Education/wsd_01_2005.asp
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This new Hartford handbook focuses on building assets, education, credit, money management, and planning. (PDF file, 40 pages) Published by Connecticut Association for Human Services, Inc. Connecticut Association for Human Services, Inc.
; Publication Date: November 1, 2006
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Link: /issues/wsd/FamiliesandChildren/2006HartfordFES.pdf
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A video of the November 5, 2009 community program, Youth Making an Impact, held at the Hartford Public Library. Published by HartfordInfo.org HartfordInfo.org
; Publication Date: November 5, 2009
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Link: /issues/wsd/Videos/wsd_11_05_2009.asp
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Results from the 2007 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) indicated that many high school students engaged in behaviors that increased their likelihood of death from four causes: motor vehicle accidents, other unintentional injuries, homicide and suicide. (PDF document, 136 pages) Published by U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention
; Publication Date: June 2008
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Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/youth_risk_2007.pdf
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