Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, nationwide nearly two-thirds of child care providers have closed, leaving working parents struggling to find reliable care. Without additional public funding, over four million providers of early childhood care and education (ECE) across the United States are at risk of permanently closing. One recent survey, by the National […]
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Housing First Puts Children First
While many of us look forward to going home for the holiday season, some families have no place to call home. Homelessness is a serious problem that impacts thousands of families and children in the United States. According to data reported to the U.S. Department of Education, during the 2016-2017 school year an estimated 32,133 […]
To Eat or to Heat – Proposed Change Reduces Food Benefits for Families
Over the past year, the Trump administration has proposed a series of changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that would systematically prevent millions of Americans from receiving needed benefits. The most recent adjustment would alter the way utilities costs are calculated in order to determine eligibility. The change could mean that nearly one […]
Protecting Children’s Rights: The Detriments of Detaining Children
Violence in the Northern Triangle region of Central America (Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras) has prompted thousands of individuals, families and unaccompanied minors to seek protection and asylum in the United States – many arriving by way of the U.S./Mexican border. As of July 22, 2019, approximately 10,000 Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs) were in care […]
St. Louis Board of Aldermen Presidential Primary Candidate Forum
St. Louis Board of Aldermen Presidential Primary Candidate Forum presented by SPEAC Wednesday, February 13, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM The Clark-Fox Policy Institute and Health Equity Works invites you to join us for a live watch party of the 2019 St. Louis Board of Aldermen Presidential Primary Candidate Forum, organized by the Social Policy […]
#GOV101: Playing a Vital Role with the 2019 Missouri State Legislature
#GOV101: Playing a Vital Role with the 2019 Missouri State Legislature Presented by the Clark-Fox Policy Institute and ProgressWomen Tuesday, February 12, 20195:00 – 7:00 pm Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall, Washington University in St. Louis Join us for the third season of this popular seminar that demystifies the state legislative process, encourages effective advocacy and promotes […]
Justice for Juveniles: Raising the Age for Inclusion in Juvenile Courts
May 2018 Justice for Juveniles: Raising the Age for Inclusion in Juvenile Courts Over the past 10 years, many states that previously prosecuted 16- and 17-year-old offenders in the adult judicial system have raised the age to 18. This trend has occurred in response to a growing body of research demonstrating the harmful effects of […]
Missouri Law Undermines Equity in Housing and Education | Clark-Fox Policy Institute | Washington University in St. Louis
Missouri Law Undermines Equity in Housing and Education U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development extends deadline to May In 2017, legislation passed in Missouri that weakened the Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA), making it more difficult to prove discrimination. The modification to the MHRA by Senate Bill 43 formed the basis of the NAACP’s […]
Moving Toward a Healthier Missouri: Reinstituting Therapy Services in Missouri Medicaid | Clark-Fox Policy Institute | Washington University in St. Louis
Moving Toward a Healthier Missouri: Reinstituting Therapy Services in Missouri Medicaid In October 2017, the Center for Health Economics & Policy at the Institute for Public Health and the Clark-Fox Policy Institute at the Brown School at Washington University hosted Transforming Healthcare in Missouri: Ideas for Innovation and Investment to generate ideas for improving […]
Harvest Box – Return to Sender! | Clark-Fox Policy Institute | Washington University in St. Louis
Harvest Box – Return to Sender! President Trump’s 2019 budget proposes significant alterations to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which could result in an estimated eligibility cut for at least 4 million people, and reduce program funding by $213 billion over the next ten years. As described in a previous Clark-Fox Policy Institute policy brief, SNAP plays a […]