springfield kids count 2010 symposium
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Springfield KIDS COUNT 2010 SYMPOSIUM. Nov. 15, 2010. Introduction. The most visible signs of recession don’t reveal full impact on children Children are hidden casualties of the economic crisis Recessions have lasting effects on child poverty. Unemployment Rates. 20082010 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Springfield KIDS COUNT 2010 SYMPOSIUM
Nov. 15, 2010
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Introduction
• The most visible signs of recession don’t reveal full impact on children
• Children are hidden casualties of the economic crisis
• Recessions have lasting effects on child poverty
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Unemployment Rates
2008 2010(12 mo.) (9 mo.)
Illinois 6.5% 10.8%
Sangamon County 5.8% 8.6%
Springfield 5.9% 8.7%
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Effects of Unemployment
Children with unemployed parent:• 2007: 3.5 million nationwide• 2009: 7.2 million nationwide
When parents lose a job, children are more likely to:
• Struggle in school• Repeat a grade• Have behavior problems
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Long-Term Effects of Child Poverty
Children growing up in poverty are likely to have:
• Lower levels of educational attainment
• Diminished employment prospects
• Greater health problems
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Children in poverty: 590,000 (530,000 in 2008)
Child poverty rates:
– Illinois: 19% (2009); up from 17% in 2008
– Sangamon County: 18% (2008-09)
– Springfield: 23% (2008-09)
Child Poverty in Illinois, 2009
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Child Poverty Rates in Illinoisby Age, 2009
Under age 6 21%
Ages 6-11 19%
Ages 12-17 16%
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Child Poverty Rates in Illinoisby Race/Ethnicity, 2008-09
White 9%
Black 39%
Latino 25%
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Lasting Effects of Recession
Poverty expected to continue rising even after economy begins to recover
• Child poverty in U.S. projected to reach 24% in 2012
• Expected rate in Illinois: 22%
(more than 650,000 children)
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly Food Stamps)
• About half of SNAP recipients in Illinois are children
• Total SNAP recipients in Illinois:June 2008: 1.31 millionJune 2010: 1.65 million (27% increase)
• Food Stamps and federal EITC are the most effective programs in lifting children above poverty level
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Homeless School-Age Children
• Homeless students in Illinois public schools2006-07: 19,8002008-09: 26,700
• Evidence that homelessness has become even worse since then
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Key Investments for Illinois Children
• Early childhood care and education
• Health care coverage
• Child care assistance for working families
• Mental health services
• Child welfare and prevention strategies
Recession and state fiscal crisis put these investments in jeopardy
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Securing the Future for Children and Families
Policy challenges:Protect families in needBuild on successful policiesStrengthen foundation for prosperous
future
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Illinois Kids Count 2010 Report
View at
www.voices4kids.org/library/kidscount.html
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For more information
Kathy Ryg
President
Voices for Illinois Children
www.voices4kids.org
312-516-5550