Elizabeth Wright
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Children’s Commissioners and Ombudsman Offices
Benjamin James, Elizabeth Wright | August 7, 2015 |
Today, there are over 40 countries which have created children’s commissions or similar bodies within their governments. These organizations help conduct research, provide community services, …
Medicaid provides critical health coverage for young people aging out of foster care
Shadi Houshyar (Former Staff), Elizabeth Wright | July 31, 2015 |
As Medicaid turns 50, we reflect on its milestones in providing health care coverage for vulnerable youth in this country, including children in the …
Medicaid and CHIP are Essential for Tackling Health Disparities in Children
Lisa Shapiro, Elizabeth Wright | July 29, 2015 |
Despite notable advancements in children’s health care over the last two decades, children of color continue to experience a range of health disparities when …
Medicaid Continues to Improve its Coverage for Children with Disabilities
Elizabeth Wright | July 27, 2015 |
When it was enacted in 1965, Medicaid provided assistance to only the poorest of families who were receiving cash assistance. Over time, the public …
Top three home improvement chains remove dangerous chemicals from vinyl flooring
Madeline Daniels (Former Staff), Elizabeth Wright | July 13, 2015 |
In a victory for families, the nation’s third largest home improvement chain is joining Home Depot and Lowe’s in removing a class of chemicals …
Weapon-related violence is a pressing public health issue for children
Elizabeth Wright | June 22, 2015 |
LA Times Science Now recently covered a study that surveyed children between the ages of 2 and 17 to examine the links between exposure to …
Voices of Youth: Redefining Homelessness for Children
Benjamin James, Elizabeth Wright | June 17, 2015 |
On Tuesday, June 16, Senator Patty Murray, Senator Lisa Murkowski, and Senator Dianne Feinstein sponsored “Voices of Youth,” a discussion among 10 formerly or …
Menards: eliminate toxic phthalates from your vinyl flooring
Elizabeth Wright | June 15, 2015 |
We recently became aware from the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Mind the Store campaign of a class of chemicals known as phthalates. Phthalates make …
Providing Summer Meals to Low-Income Families with Children
Elizabeth Wright, First Focus Campaign for Children | June 12, 2015 |
On June 10, a release event was held for the Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015, introduced by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Representative …
Every Kid Needs a Family
Shadi Houshyar (Former Staff), Elizabeth Wright | May 19, 2015 |
In its latest KIDS COUNT policy report, Every Kid Needs a Family: Giving Children in the Child Welfare System the Best Chance for Success, the …