Publication Archive
July 8, 2019 Despite the vital importance of the census, we face another potential undercount of young children in 2020. In 2015, $2.8 billion in federal funds was allocated to Maine based on census data. Much of that went to programs critical for children.
October 15, 2019 CLASP is a national, nonpartisan, anti-poverty nonprofit advancing policy solutions for low-income people. We develop practical yet visionary strategies for reducing poverty, promoting economic opportunity, and addressing barriers faced by people of color.
July 8, 2019 Nonpartisan research and policy institute pursuing federal and state policies designed both to reduce poverty and inequality and to restore fiscal responsibility in equitable and effective ways and help low-income people.
January 2, 2020 Growing up in povertycan dramatically impact a child’s life. Child poverty can adversely affect children across all developmental domains, beginning in early childhood and lasting into adulthood. Living in poverty also increases a child’s risk for poor health, cognitive, social, emotional, and educational outcomes. Adults who grew up in poverty are more likely to earn less, to have chronic health issues, and to struggle to maintain steady, stable employment. This is especially true for adults who spent long periods of their childhood in poverty, or periods of their childhood in deep poverty. Therefore, it is critical to the health and well-being of Maine’s children and to our shared future success, that we work to eradicate child poverty in our state.
September 19, 2022 Family reunification is the process of bringing together children and families when their children have been temporarily placed in out-of-home care. The goal is to help each child and family achieve and maintain an optimal level of connection, from full re-entry to other forms of contact, such as visiting, that affirm the child’s membership in the family.
September 24, 2019 This snapshot shares the latest data — for the nation and each state — on children growing up in high-poverty areas. It also singles out two important factors, geographic location and race and ethnicity, that shape a child’s risk of living in concentrated poverty. The document ends by outlining recommended moves that leaders can take to help families in these communities thrive.
November 3, 2023 Child welfare continues to appear in headlines as policymakers and state leaders react to the challenges faced by our state’s child welfare system. Information about the efficacy of the child welfare agency is important and deserves routine discussion and thoughtful analysis. However, our focus and attention cannot stop there. Why are so many families struggling? We must find ways to work together to help parents and caregivers provide safety and stability for their children.
August 18, 2021 Since the onset of COVID-19 in our state, Maine families have faced unprecedented health and economic challenges related to the ongoing pandemic and resulting economic downturn. Even as Mainers are being vaccinated and leaders are looking toward economic recovery, we witness the ongoing need for relief. We appreciate the work of Congress to provide support through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Now leaders in communities across our state have a unique opportunity to utilize these funds to strengthen and stabilize families.
March 17, 2020 MaineAEYC, FCCAM, Maine Children’s Alliance, Maine Head Start Directors Association, and the YMCAs of Maine are committed to the health and wellbeing of young children and all who care for, educate, and work on their behalf. We are writing to request clear guidance from the Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) to licensed child care programs regarding emergency funding and policies that can help providers and the families they serve remain financially stable during and after the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
October 20, 2021 These profiles include a summary of each county’s strengths and challenges, demographic data, and select indicators of child health and well-being. They offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
November 30, 2022 These profiles include a summary of each county’s strengths and challenges, demographic data, and select indicators of child health and well-being. They offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
February 2, 2024 These profiles include a summary of each county’s strengths and challenges, demographic data, and select indicators of child health and well-being. They offer insight into how policies and practices in Maine are working and where there are opportunities for improvement.