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Child Health
Yesterday U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled against the Trump Administration's approval of section 1115 Medicaid waivers in both Kentucky and Arkansas that included work requirements and other changes that will result in cuts to Medicaid coverage.
Child Welfare
On March 20, 2019 the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) held a Midwest hearing of the 2020 Census Preparation in Columbus, Ohio. The City of Columbus, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, and the Ohio Commission for Hispanic Latino Affairs hosted
Child Poverty
In a moment of great prosperity, a little more than a year after giving away $2 trillion in tax cuts for the wealthy, the President has offered a draconian budget that would leave more children hungry, unhoused and uninsured.
Yesterday, the NYC Council adopted 10 bills aimed at improving NYC's lead poisoning prevention program.
Child Health
"The single most effective thing that we can do to reverse this trend (of uninsured children) and get children connected to care is to implement 12 months of continuous coverage for children in Medicaid – just like we do in CHIP."
Featured Blog Series
From the desk of President and CEO Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, discover a new take on child well-being and advocacy. Read to learn more about shaping conversations, policies, and actions for improving the lives of our nation's children and youth.
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