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Our own Monica Saucedo, PhD testified during today’s Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services hearing. "When policymakers cut critical safety net supports, they push families and children into or deeper into poverty, with often devastating consequences for their future. That’s why it is so vital to protect the progress California has made in recent years, strengthening CalWORKs and other safety net programs to build toward a state where no child lives in deep poverty." ⚡ Read more in our latest: https://lnkd.in/g7E_paWz

The rising cost of food and reductions in SNAP benefits is a growing crisis for California’s children. Research shows that alleviating food insecurity and deep poverty beginning in early childhood can dramatically reduce poverty in adulthood, breaking systemic barriers to economic success. Learn more about the importance of the upcoming reauthorization of the Farm Bill: https://lnkd.in/gyTDWeX2

Many of Connecticut’s families, especially those with children, are struggling to make ends meet, and the state’s tax system and distribution of income and wealth contribute to the problem. No one policy will end economic inequality in Connecticut, BUT we know one sure way we can combat child poverty—by establishing a permanent, well-designed #CTChildTaxCredit. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3v7n5JG

Riots, looting, homelessness, high taxes, and poverty. Are American cities about to collapse? Renowned author Doug Casey & I provide news and perspective. Watch the video in the first comment below:👇

In Delaware - Intergenerational #poverty is a relentless cycle passing on poverty from one generation to the next. How can we break this cycle? The Salvation Army uses three steps: ➡️ We help meet basic needs like housing, rent, food, and utilities. ➡️ A case manager helps create goals that improve quality of life. ➡️ We provide the tools and resources necessary to meet these goals. Learn more at SalvationArmyDelaware.org. #LoveBeyondHardships #SalvationArmy #Delaware #DoingTheMostGood #NetDE

Millions of families living in poverty can get a long-term water or sanitation solution in their home for a fraction of their annual water costs. All they need is access to affordable financing to make this a reality. Here’s how a small loan for a water solution changed Zeny’s life: https://lnkd.in/gSsvR7XE

Every family in Ohio should be able to afford healthy, nutritious food, have safe and stable housing, access to health care and all the other elements of a good life. The bipartisan Child Tax Credit expansion in the tax bill currently in negotiations has the potential to lift nearly 446,000 Ohio children out of poverty. We saw the impact that the CTC had during the pandemic to support families in affording basic necessities like rent, groceries, utilities, and even paying down credit. The Child Tax Credit is proof that when parents have more financial and emotional stability, kids and families thrive.

Did you know? 👇 Through the work of our staff and partners, every 60 seconds: 💧 a family gets water 🍎 a hungry child is fed 🛠️ a family receives the tools to overcome poverty Learn how you can join us in transforming lives: wvi.org/get-involved

📢 The proposed bipartisan #ChildTaxCredit expansion would help significantly reduce child poverty and hunger. Take Action TODAY: Call your Members of Congress (Capitol Switchboard: 202-225-3121) and ask them to vote “YES” on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act to expand the #CTC

FRAC applauds a new proposal for the #ChildTaxCredit that would lift 400K children out of poverty. It’s time for Congress to guide the nation back on the path to combating poverty and extend support to families with the lowest incomes who struggle to meet their basic needs. Inaction is not an option. FRAC supports this plan and urges Congress to quickly pass this bill. In the long term, FRAC looks forward to working with lawmakers to finish the job, including by making the CTC fully refundable. https://lnkd.in/g4vcXf53