Resources

Can digital games end childhood poverty?

Jordan Medina — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:39:56 +0000

Can digital games help lift children out of poverty? That’s what Wendy Lazarus, Founder and Co-President of The Children’s Partnership thinks.

This week Lazarus wrote an editorial piece for the Huffington Post, explaining how the $24.7 billion digital game industry can benefit child health and education.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Jordan Medina — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:57:51 +0000

It’s been a busy week here at State of Opportunity, so here’s all the stuff you might’ve missed.

1. Charles Murray speaks with State of Opportunity

A pilot project helped kids and reduced state caseloads. So why is the project ending?

Dustin Dwyer — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Today, we’re going to dive into the bureaucracy.

This is the story of a state program that’s improved the lives of children in Michigan, and why that program is ending – at least for now.

The story starts with a woman we're calling "Mary."

Mary’s husband brutally abused her for years.

A little over a year ago, she found the courage to escape. Her husband is behind bars, but she still fears what might happen if he ever gets out, so we’re not using her real name, or the names of her children.

Even a short-term job loss for parents can turn into a long-term problem for kids

Dustin Dwyer — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 05:00:00 +0000

In 2010, one out of three kids in this country lived in a house where neither parent had full-time, year-round work. That new figure comes from the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count report.

It shows one of the uncomfortable truths of the Great Recession: that kids were among the hardest hit.

Ronnie Coulter can’t tell you much about the recession.

Ten resources for low income families in Michigan

Jennifer White and Sarah Alvarez — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:49:29 +0000

Update July 10, 11:58 a.m.

Paula Wethington of Monroe on a Budget sent us, via the Public Insight Network, a few resources her readership has found most useful. Her blog has been providing articles,tips, and resources for families trying to stay financially afloat for more than 5 years.