Kate Sell

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The Effect of the Great Recession on Child Well-Being

| February 3, 2015 |

While the Great Recession technically ended in June 2009, many families, including those with children, continue to feel the effects of the United States’


The Recession and Child Maltreatment

| November 17, 2010 |

Recent data from child welfare sources suggest that maltreatment rates continue to fall despite the recession. However, these data are current only as of


The Recession and Food Security

| November 16, 2010 |

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of households classified as “food insecure.” In 2008, 21 percent of all households with children


The Recession and Food Security

| November 16, 2010 |

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of households classified as “food insecure.” In 2008, 21 percent of all households with children


The Recession and Housing Stability

| November 16, 2010 |

The recent recession will be remembered for the unprecedented rates of foreclosures building upon a pre-recession trend towards housing unaffordability (for both renters and


The Effect of the Recession on Child Well-Being

| November 15, 2010 |

When the economy takes a downturn, it often hits the most vulnerable children and families the hardest. The recent recession is no exception. In