Anti-Poverty Tax Credits Linked to Declines in Reports of Child Neglect, Youth Violence, and Juvenile Convictions
A temporary expansion of the child tax credit helped fuel a dramatic drop in child poverty in 2021.
Region: Northern America
Vulnerable Older Americans Aren’t Getting Adequate Care—Even With Paid Caregivers or Grown Children
Half of older parents who need daily care at home have unmet needs, and those with stepchildren are less likely to get help from their kids.
Today’s Research on Aging: Rising Obesity in an Aging America
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Appalachia Data Report Identifies Economic Gains, Key Gaps Heading Into COVID Pandemic
Longstanding vulnerabilities suggest some groups in the Appalachian Region are at risk for greater hardship during the pandemic.
Hispanic, Black, and Asian Californians Saw Disproportionately Large Drops in Life Expectancy During COVID Pandemic
Study shows stark differences in life expectancy loss between Californians living in high- and low-income areas during the COVID-19 pandemic
Anxiety and Depression Increase Among U.S. Youth, 2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book Shows
Children in the United States are experiencing a mental health crisis.
Information and Advice on 2020 Federal Data Quality and Use
How has the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted data collection and what are the ramifications for data quality?
Today’s Research on Aging 42: Rising Obesity in an Aging America
More Sleep Could Improve Many U.S. Teenagers’ Mental Health
California now requires most high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. to support students’ well-being and safety.
Adversities in Childhood Can Have Lifelong Repercussions
Even one adverse experience in childhood can be traumatic. Each additional adversity magnifies in impact, creating a significant public health problem.