Connecticut Voices for Children

#NewResearch Our latest report, "Poverty in the U.S. and Connecticut, 2019-2023," offers an in-depth analysis of poverty data, highlights gaps in state-level information, and presents policy solutions to reduce child poverty—including a proposed Connecticut Child Tax Credit. The impacts of growing up in poverty are lifelong and profound. This research underscores the urgent need for targeted, data-driven policy changes so that we can eradicate child poverty and help families reach financial security. Explore the findings and learn how we can measure, reduce, and ultimately eliminate poverty: https://lnkd.in/eBmrjJty #PoliciesForThePeople #EconomicJustice #CTChildTaxCredit

Join the SCSU College of Education for a powerful screening and discussion of Preschool to Prison, an award-winning documentary that tackles the preschool-to-prison pipeline. This event highlights the urgent need to replace harsh school discipline policies with equitable practices for children of color and children with special needs. Tuesday, October 22nd from 6-8 pm Lyman Center, Southern Connecticut State University This event is free but registration is required: https://heyor.ca/CEt8e8

We were honored to join CT United Way last week for the launch of their most recent ALICE data. One thing is clear: people are struggling and more must be done to support Connecticut families and combat the rise of economic insecurity. Step 1: Establish a #CT #ChildTaxCredit. Read more: https://heyor.ca/avQgxa

Did you know #CT has seen an estimated $90.5 billion in total missed economic growth since 2007 and nearly $5.5 billion in missed tax revenue in 2023 compared to if the state’s economic growth had kept pace with the U.S.? This missed revenue = missed investments into policies and programs that could advance public good and economic well-being. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eeUk2f7K #PoliciesForThePeople #EconomicJustice

There is a close relationship between job growth and personal income growth. So, it's no surprise that much like #CT's job growth, personal income growth has lagged behind the growth of the U.S. as a whole. To be clear, whether or not residents experience a growth in personal income is a policy choice. We can make Connecticut a leader (rather than a lagger) in personal income growth as well as job growth if our elected officials have the political will and we the people work for change, together. Learn more in our latest #SOWC report: https://lnkd.in/eeUk2f7K #PoliciesForThePeople #TaxAndBudget #EconomicJustice

Are you a pregnant person in #CT? The Bridge Project will be providing up to $750 a month for three years to 500 Connecticut families! Applications are currently open. You can learn more and apply at bridgeproject.org/apply/

As the Surgeon General announced in a recent advisory, the well-being of parents and caregivers is a critical and underappreciated public health priority. A child tax credit, paid leave, affordable childcare, and mental health resources are essential to helping parents and caregivers thrive. It’s past time to shift how we value the vital work of raising children, ensuring parents aren’t struggling in silence: https://lnkd.in/gHQ33PB8 #PoliciesForThePeople #HighQualityAffordableChildCare #ChildCareForAll

Wondering why #CT has had billions of dollars in budget surpluses and yet we can’t invest in the things we need? Learn more about the fiscal controls and how adjustments can provide a roadmap to increasing economic security for Connecticut’s children and families at our 24th Tax and Budget Forum. This event is #free and open to the public. Register at https://bit.ly/taxbudget24 #PoliciesForThePeople #EconomicJustice

#CT's economy cannot thrive when so many families are being left behind. By addressing critical labor market issues and reforming our regressive tax system, the state has the opportunity to boost job growth, reduce wage inequality and wage gaps, and improve economic security. #SOWC report available at ctvoices.org Article at: https://lnkd.in/e6yBQ842

Why is job growth so critical? For most families in #CT, especially low- and middle-income families, wages and salaries are the primary source of income. #Jobs are also important because job growth significantly impacts personal income growth and gross domestic product growth, which are essential for increasing the state’s ability both to make critical public investments and to make the tax system that funds those investments less regressive. Despite its critical importance, CT's job growth continues to lag behind the U.S. as a whole. What can our state do about it? Check out our #SOWC report at https://lnkd.in/eeUk2f7K