Researchers suggest the poverty rate may reach the highest levels in half a century, hitting African-Americans and children hardest.
Child abuse in pandemic: As hospitals see more severe injuries, ‘the worst is yet to come’
Pennsylvania hospitals are treating more children with severe child abuse injuries, indicating the state’s most vulnerable kids are not safe at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
After Coronavirus, Nearly Half Of The Day Care Centers In The U.S. Could Be Gone
Like most small businesses right now, child care centers around the country are struggling to stay alive. More than 60% of licensed child care providers have already shut down because of the crisis, according to a survey by the Bipartisan Policy Center.
Vaccine Rates Drop Dangerously as Parents Avoid Doctor’s Visits
Afraid of Covid-19, parents are postponing well-child checkups, including shots, putting millions of children at risk of exposure to preventable deadly diseases.
NIEER: Action Needed to Prevent Long-term Damage to Pre-K Amid COVID-19 Crisis
A new report from the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) warns of the long-term dangers to pre-K from the current health and economic crisis and points to the potential for bipartisan support to improve pre-K access and quality despite serious challenges.
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