For the Jewish Family and Children’s Services’ Public Issues Committee, State Policy Fellow Esi Hutchful presented on causes and approaches to homelessness and child poverty with a focus on Marin and Sonoma counties.
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Inequality Is Already Extreme in California — Republican Cuts Could Worsen It
key takeaway Republican federal budget proposals would significantly widen California’s already extreme income inequality by slashing essential programs like Medi-Cal and CalFresh while delivering massive tax breaks to the wealthy. State leaders must take action to protect Californians by preventing harmful cuts. The gap between the rich and poor in California is vast, and the … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality -
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Supporting Survivors: The Need for Stable Funding for Victim Services
key takeaway Federal funding cuts to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) threaten essential services for survivors of domestic violence, creating instability for service providers who rely on these funds. To ensure survivors receive the support they need, state and federal policymakers must prioritize stable, ongoing funding and prevent further cuts to VOCA. Every Californian … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality
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For the California Department of Social Services’ Lifting Children and Families Out of Poverty Task Force meeting, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented on early learning for children aged 0-5 from a family access perspective.
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Inequality Is Already Extreme in California — Republican Cuts Could Worsen It
key takeaway Republican federal budget proposals would significantly widen California’s already extreme income inequality by slashing essential programs like Medi-Cal and CalFresh while delivering massive tax breaks to the wealthy. State leaders must take action to protect Californians by preventing harmful cuts. The gap between the rich and poor in California is vast, and the … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality -
Issue Brief
Supporting Survivors: The Need for Stable Funding for Victim Services
key takeaway Federal funding cuts to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) threaten essential services for survivors of domestic violence, creating instability for service providers who rely on these funds. To ensure survivors receive the support they need, state and federal policymakers must prioritize stable, ongoing funding and prevent further cuts to VOCA. Every Californian … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality
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For the fourth hearing of the California Assembly Blue Ribbon Commission on Early Childhood Education, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher discussed the Governor’s 2018-19 budget proposal for the state’s subsidized child care and development system.
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Inequality Is Already Extreme in California — Republican Cuts Could Worsen It
key takeaway Republican federal budget proposals would significantly widen California’s already extreme income inequality by slashing essential programs like Medi-Cal and CalFresh while delivering massive tax breaks to the wealthy. State leaders must take action to protect Californians by preventing harmful cuts. The gap between the rich and poor in California is vast, and the … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality -
Issue Brief
Supporting Survivors: The Need for Stable Funding for Victim Services
key takeaway Federal funding cuts to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) threaten essential services for survivors of domestic violence, creating instability for service providers who rely on these funds. To ensure survivors receive the support they need, state and federal policymakers must prioritize stable, ongoing funding and prevent further cuts to VOCA. Every Californian … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality
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For the California Child Development Administrators Association’s Early Learning Advocacy Day, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented on the Governor’s 2018-19 budget proposal for the child care and development system while also providing some context regarding economic trends in California as well as federal policy actions.
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Inequality Is Already Extreme in California — Republican Cuts Could Worsen It
key takeaway Republican federal budget proposals would significantly widen California’s already extreme income inequality by slashing essential programs like Medi-Cal and CalFresh while delivering massive tax breaks to the wealthy. State leaders must take action to protect Californians by preventing harmful cuts. The gap between the rich and poor in California is vast, and the … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality -
Issue Brief
Supporting Survivors: The Need for Stable Funding for Victim Services
key takeaway Federal funding cuts to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) threaten essential services for survivors of domestic violence, creating instability for service providers who rely on these funds. To ensure survivors receive the support they need, state and federal policymakers must prioritize stable, ongoing funding and prevent further cuts to VOCA. Every Californian … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality
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For the Parent-Teacher Association’s Sacramento Safari 2018, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher presented on how early care and education relates to the effects of poverty on youth, their long-term achievement, and family stability. This handout highlights key slides that were used to accompany Kristin’s remarks.
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Inequality Is Already Extreme in California — Republican Cuts Could Worsen It
key takeaway Republican federal budget proposals would significantly widen California’s already extreme income inequality by slashing essential programs like Medi-Cal and CalFresh while delivering massive tax breaks to the wealthy. State leaders must take action to protect Californians by preventing harmful cuts. The gap between the rich and poor in California is vast, and the … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality -
Issue Brief
Supporting Survivors: The Need for Stable Funding for Victim Services
key takeaway Federal funding cuts to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) threaten essential services for survivors of domestic violence, creating instability for service providers who rely on these funds. To ensure survivors receive the support they need, state and federal policymakers must prioritize stable, ongoing funding and prevent further cuts to VOCA. Every Californian … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality
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For the California Child Care Resource & Referral Network’s 2018-19 State Budget Webinar, Senior Policy Analyst presented on the 2018-19 state budget proposal and what it means for California’s subsidized child care and development system.
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Inequality Is Already Extreme in California — Republican Cuts Could Worsen It
key takeaway Republican federal budget proposals would significantly widen California’s already extreme income inequality by slashing essential programs like Medi-Cal and CalFresh while delivering massive tax breaks to the wealthy. State leaders must take action to protect Californians by preventing harmful cuts. The gap between the rich and poor in California is vast, and the … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality -
Issue Brief
Supporting Survivors: The Need for Stable Funding for Victim Services
key takeaway Federal funding cuts to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) threaten essential services for survivors of domestic violence, creating instability for service providers who rely on these funds. To ensure survivors receive the support they need, state and federal policymakers must prioritize stable, ongoing funding and prevent further cuts to VOCA. Every Californian … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality
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For the California Alternative Payment Program Association’s (CAPPA) 2018-19 budget training and advocacy day, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher provided an overview of the Governor’s 2018-19 budget proposal and discussed how services and supports for low-income families have fared in recent budget cycles.
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Inequality Is Already Extreme in California — Republican Cuts Could Worsen It
key takeaway Republican federal budget proposals would significantly widen California’s already extreme income inequality by slashing essential programs like Medi-Cal and CalFresh while delivering massive tax breaks to the wealthy. State leaders must take action to protect Californians by preventing harmful cuts. The gap between the rich and poor in California is vast, and the … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality -
Issue Brief
Supporting Survivors: The Need for Stable Funding for Victim Services
key takeaway Federal funding cuts to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) threaten essential services for survivors of domestic violence, creating instability for service providers who rely on these funds. To ensure survivors receive the support they need, state and federal policymakers must prioritize stable, ongoing funding and prevent further cuts to VOCA. Every Californian … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality
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For the Child Care Food Program Roundtable, Senior Policy Analyst Kristin Schumacher provided an overview of the state budget cycle and funding for the child care and development system in the 2018-19 proposed budget.
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Inequality Is Already Extreme in California — Republican Cuts Could Worsen It
key takeaway Republican federal budget proposals would significantly widen California’s already extreme income inequality by slashing essential programs like Medi-Cal and CalFresh while delivering massive tax breaks to the wealthy. State leaders must take action to protect Californians by preventing harmful cuts. The gap between the rich and poor in California is vast, and the … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality -
Issue Brief
Supporting Survivors: The Need for Stable Funding for Victim Services
key takeaway Federal funding cuts to the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) threaten essential services for survivors of domestic violence, creating instability for service providers who rely on these funds. To ensure survivors receive the support they need, state and federal policymakers must prioritize stable, ongoing funding and prevent further cuts to VOCA. Every Californian … ContinuedPoverty & Inequality
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