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Moving out of Poverty: Creating Incentives and Supports for Work

Human Services programs must create pathways (or highways) out of poverty. Our efforts must be directed toward creating the right incentives, helping people prepare for work, providing real employment opportunities, and supporting success.

August 9, 2010 - Building Bright Futures

The evidence is indisputable. The brain of a young child is formed by a combination of physical processes and human interaction and stimulation. The two are totally intertwined. What happens in those early years will make all the difference in the lives of children and their families, their school experience, and their long-term life success. It can significantly influence their ability to be contributing members of society. When looked at globally, it can significantly affect the long-term cost of government services.

June 24, 2010 - Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse is one of the most insidious kinds of abuse. It involves an older or more powerful person exercising control over a child in a way that demeans the child as a human being. Sexual abuse can have serious, long-lasting effects on children, including affecting their development and their ability to relate to others.

 

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