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Lessons of Two Years of COVID-19: Exploring the Impact of an Offline System for WIC Beneficiaries in Ohio During a Pandemic

In our first blog of this series highlighting our research into the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and how it operates in Ohio, we outlined many of the program’s key components (such as eligibility, referrals, and how to apply) as prescribed by the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).

March 21, 2022 | Ohio
Child Poverty

Webinar: Get That Money! Ensuring Ohio families know about and can access their tax credits

This webinar covers the importance and impact of the Child Tax Credit in Ohio and provides an overview of the changes to the Child Tax Credit and eligibility.

March 17, 2022 | Ohio
Youth Justice

Lack of Concern for Students in LA County Court System

While attending public school at Crenshaw High, I saw first-hand how content proficiency, culturally responsive education, and committed educators can transform the trajectory of low-income and marginalized communities.

March 14, 2022 | California
Child Welfare

Get that money now: Expanded tax credits can help families meet their basic needs and thrive

COVID-19 forced businesses and schools to close, upending life throughout the country. Many people had to put their dreams on hold. In response, the federal government passed legislation to provide immediate relief to children, adults and families by temporarily expanding tax credits.

March 14, 2022 | Ohio
Child Health

State Board of Education Public Comment: Social Emotional Learning are Critical Life Skills Preparing Youth for Success in Life and Work

As an organization, we believe that while children make up 22% of Ohio’s population, they represent 100% of our future. We all want our children to receive a high-quality education today that helps them develop the critical life skills they need to achieve their goals and be informed, active citizens in our democracy tomorrow.

March 14, 2022 | Ohio
Racial Justice

Rev. Tim Ahrens Shares Excerpt from His Upcoming Book, "The Genius of Justice"

Rev. Ahrens interviewed and had conversations with 53 leaders in social justice to share what they have learned that must be passed down to continue in this work and struggle.

March 11, 2022 | Ohio
Immigration

Children Need a Welcome, Not Endangerment: End MPP for All

Since 2019, at least 21,300 children seeking asylum in the United States have faced threats of violence and endured dangerous conditions as a result of the so-called Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), according to a February 2022 report from Human Rights Watch.

March 10, 2022 | National
Child Welfare

Child Tax Credit Outreach Text Message leads to over $500,000 in Cuyahoga County Residents’ Pockets

As a result of federal legislation that expanded the Child Tax Credit, nearly 90 percent of families with children are eligible to receive up to $3600 per child under 6 and $3,000 per child 6-17 years of age.

March 9, 2022 | Ohio
Child Poverty

American Rescue Plan Anniversary, Child Tax Credit, and Your 2021 Taxes

This week marks the one year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. As co-chair of the Automatic Benefit for Children (ABC) Coalition, the Children’s Defense Fund played a vital role in leading advocacy efforts that ultimately resulted in the inclusion of an expanded and fully inclusive Child Tax Credit (CTC) in the ARP.

March 9, 2022 | National
Education

Prioritize Social-Emotional Learning to Set Ohio Students Up for Future Success

The research is clear: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) sets Ohio’s students up for future success.

March 3, 2022 | Ohio

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