Research, Reports & Data

“Economic Cost and Health Care Workforce Effects of School Closures in the U.S.”

Research, Reports & Data —  September 30, 2009, The Brookings Institution

The report argues that closing schools for swine flu outbreaks risks inducing a substantial increase in health care absenteeism just as demand for health care hits its peak.

“Characteristics of Effective Summer Learning Programs for Low-Income Youth”

Research, Reports & Data —  September 30, 2009, Child Trends

A summary of a Child Trends review of summer learning programs.

"Children's Budget 2009"

Research, Reports & Data —  September 30, 2009, First Focus

A comprehensive guide to all federal spending on children.

“Colorado State Brief: National Survey of Programs and Services for Homeless Families”

Research, Reports & Data —  September 29, 2009, Institute for Children in Poverty

A summary of Colorado's public and private initiatives aimed to assist its estimated 2,457 homeless families.

“Regional young Child Poverty in 2008: Rural Midwest sees increased poverty, while urban Northeast rates decrease”

Research, Reports & Data —  September 29, 2009, Carsey Institute

The analysis finds that all children suffer consequences of being poor, but children ages 6 and under living in the Midwest and rural South are especially vulnerable.

“Parents May Underestimate the Risks of H1N1 Flu for Their Children”

Research, Reports & Data —  September 24, 2009, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll, University of Michigan

The national survey finds that less than half of parents plan to have their children vaccinated against H1N1 flu, despite high risk of the disease.

"The 2009-2010 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard"

Research, Reports & Data —  September 23, 2009, Corporation for Enterprise Development

A comprehensive assessment of the financial security of households and individuals in all 50 states.

“Estimating the Cost of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities”

Research, Reports & Data —  September 22, 2009, Urban Institute

The estimated cost burdens of racial and ethnic disparities in a select set of preventable diseases including diabetes, hypertension and stroke.

"National Standards Report"

Research, Reports & Data —  September 22, 2009, National Autism Center

A comprehensive analysis of treatments for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

“Federal Policy: Early Learning Challenge Fund (Title IV of Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009)”

Research, Reports & Data —  September 22, 2009, Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)

Resources on the Early Learning Challenge Fund, passed by the House on September 17, 2009.

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