“The Children of the Great Recession”

In a recent Huffington Post column, entrepreneur and philanthropist J.B. Pritzker argues that these times are the most economically dangerous for children since the Great Depression.

“This year, the number of children living in poverty will climb to 15.6 million,…

Childhood stress linked to adult health problems

A number of studies suggest a connection between childhood stress and health problems such as heart disease, the BBC reports today. The studies imply that poor children face tougher odds not only in their education and careers, but also…

Voices joins Strengthen Social Security Campaign

Last week, a broad coalition of groups announced a campaign to educate the public and policymakers on the importance of social security programs to children, seniors, the disabled and others. For more information and to learn about the importance of…

“A food bill we need”

Voices applauds First Lady Michelle Obama for her “Let’s Move!” campaign, an initiative started this year to promote healthy activity in children and combat the duel threat of obesity and hunger.  I highly recommend her recent op-ed in…

A critical Senate vote later today

In a continuation of my last post, I’d like to stress that Voices supports increasing Medicaid and other support to states (known as FMAP). However, the Senate tonight may vote to pay for a bolstered FMAP with funding from a…

Don’t raid nutrition programs

Some members of Congress have proposed filling budget gaps for recent legislation by taking funding from a vital nutrition program.  But the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) is helping 40 million Americans, nearly half of…

Your call can save state health services for kids!

Congress has little time left to bolster federal support for state health services. The stimulus package passed in the spring of ‘09 temporarily increased federal funding for vital child services like Medicaid and education, preventing cuts when families depended on…

“Leaders need to step up”

State budgets are in crisis all over the country, and families are at risk of having their services cut. We’ve got to tell Congress to maintain spending on the social safey net, as families are still struggling in the…

National Call-in Day to Urge Congress to Bring Child Nutrition Reauthorization to the Floor

With 1 in 4 children struggling with hunger and 1 in 3 obese or overweight, Voices for America’s Children and its allies are urging Congress to renew child nutrition programs to make them healthier and able to serve more children.  But…

Progress on child nutrition

Nearly one in four children lives at risk of hunger.  That’s why Voices is so pleased in the recent progress on child nutrition legislation.  Legislation that passed the House Education and Labor Committee today will help more needy children get…