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Kids Count Data by Congressional District

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The Kids Count Data Center now features congressional district data for over 20 indicators, including many poverty and employment indicators obtained from the 2009 American Community Survey (ACS).

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Great Media Coverage: Duluth JumpStart Success Story

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Two news stories recently appeared on the great work of the Duluth JumpStart Program -- a partnership between Community Action Duluth and Twin Ports Napa Auto Care -- which gives refurbished vehicles to families who are working to move out of poverty.

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NYSCAA Op-Ed: Save the kids, from poverty

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Read the op-ed article that written by Denise Harlow, CEO of the New York State Community Action Association and Kate Breslin, CEO of the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy, a long standing statewide advocacy group dedicated to issues related to children and families.

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The Recession Generation: Preventing Long-Term Damage from Child Poverty and Young Adult Joblessness

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The Coalition on Human Needs has published The Recession Generation: Preventing Long-Term Damage from Child Poverty and Young Adult Joblessnesswhich describes the growing evidence that without immediate action the effects of the Great Recession will linger for years, causing lasting damage to children and young adults.

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Poverty Report Produced for Maine Community Action Association

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Poverty in Maine 2010 is intended to (1) present an objective current picture of poverty and economic distress in Maine and trends in indicators over time and (2) document some key programs and benefits aimed at addressing poverty in the state in order to help illuminate potential areas of unmet need.  The hope is that the information and analysis presented can be used to help facilitate program planning and policy.

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