Tag: child poverty

Children of Color in Maine and the Nation Face Extensive Inequities and Barriers to Success

October 24, 2017

2017 Race for Results report identifies areas where state needs to provide greater opportunities for children of color to reach potential A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation reveals significant opportunities for Maine and the nation to improve the health and well-being of children, especially children in immigrant families and children of color. … More Children of Color in Maine and the Nation Face Extensive Inequities and Barriers to Success

The 2017 Maine KIDS COUNT Data Book At-A-Glance

April 24, 2017

Earlier this month, the Maine Children’s Alliance presented the 2017 Maine KIDS COUNT Data Book, the state’s only comprehensive report on the well-being of Maine kids,  to lawmakers at the Maine Children’s Caucus. The latest edition of the Data Book reveals that despite slight improvements in child poverty and health insurance rates, soaring infant mortality and child … More The 2017 Maine KIDS COUNT Data Book At-A-Glance

There is no question – raising the minimum wage is good for Maine children.

November 4, 2016

The blog post below was written by MCA Board Member Shawn Yardley on the upcoming ballot initiative to increase the minimum wage in Maine. When our children prosper, so does the rest of our state, which is why we ought to do everything in our power to make this happen. This means making sure they … More There is no question – raising the minimum wage is good for Maine children.

BDN: More Maine children live in poverty, fewer get help. We should expect the opposite.

July 7, 2016

This post was written by MCA Senior Policy Analyst, Rita Furlow and originally appeared as an editorial in the Bangor Daily News on July 6, 2016. To read the original article, click here. Ensuring Maine’s prosperous future begins with making sure our youngest residents have the opportunities that promote healthy development. Unfortunately, the Bangor Daily … More BDN: More Maine children live in poverty, fewer get help. We should expect the opposite.

New Report Finds Sharp Decline in Well-Being of Maine Children Despite National Trends

June 21, 2016

Maine drops to 17th for overall child well-being in the latest KIDS COUNT report New data show that American children and teens are experiencing better health and education outcomes, yet they still face significant economic challenges. In the 2016 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, released today, the Annie E. Casey Foundation reports that child well-being has … More New Report Finds Sharp Decline in Well-Being of Maine Children Despite National Trends

FIRST FOCUS: Cash assistance for families in Maine is critical

May 10, 2016

This post was written by Cara Baldari, a Senior Policy Director for Family Economics and Legal Counsel at First Focus. Click here to read the original post on First Focus’ blog, Voices for Kids. First Focus is a national, nonpartisan advocacy organization dedicated to making children and families the priority in federal policy and budget decisions. It recently came … More FIRST FOCUS: Cash assistance for families in Maine is critical

New Year, New Opportunities: A Data-driven Agenda for Maine kids

January 5, 2016

Data in this post can be found in the 2015 Maine KIDS COUNT Data Book or the Data Center. The New Year allows us to pause and reflect upon the previous year so we can embrace the New Year with renewed energy and resolve to achieve our goals. It is a much needed chance to … More New Year, New Opportunities: A Data-driven Agenda for Maine kids

Meet Maria Padian, 2015 Champions for Children Keynote Speaker

October 22, 2015

On October 27, 2015, Maine author Maria Padian will give the keynote address at the MCA’s Champions for Children Event featuring the 2015 Giraffe Awards. Maria is an award-winning, Maine author who left the world of political reporting behind for the world of young adult fiction. Join Maria and the Maine Children’s Alliance at the Green … More Meet Maria Padian, 2015 Champions for Children Keynote Speaker