Oregon children fare poorly in economic well-being

[PonderThis]

http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index...ly_in.html

Excerpt: "Oregon children continue to fare poorly in economic well-being due to high rates of child poverty, underemployed parents and housing costs, according to an annual national report.
Oregon ranks 32nd in overall child well-being and 41st in economic well-being, according to the 2013 Kids Count Data Book scheduled to be released Monday. About 37 percent of Oregon children have parents who lack secure employment, and 24 percent live in poverty, defined in the study as a family of four that makes less than $22,811. Oregon's child poverty rate was up from 18 percent in 2005.

"We are encouraged to see signs of an economic recovery overall, but the increase in childhood poverty tells us that jobs are not adequately supporting families," said Robin Christian, executive director of Children First for Oregon, a children's advocacy nonprofit in Portland. "As we emerge from the worst recession in a generation, we need to ensure that those of us hit hardest by the economic downturn have access to supports that protect children, stabilize struggling families, and create a pathway to financial security."

About 22.5 percent of Oregon's 3.9 million residents are children, according to Children First.

Nationally, 23 percent of children -- approximately 16.4 million -- lived in poverty, 54 percent did not attend preschool, and 35 percent lived in single-parent families, among other findings. Modest improvements were made in children's education and health, but the recession set back economic well-being.

Most of the statistics used in this year's study come from 2011 figures released by government agencies. The annual study, now in its 25th year, tracks 16 indicators of child well-being, such as the percentage of teens who abuse drugs or alcohol, children living in high-poverty areas and high school students who fail to graduate on time.

The report is produced by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a private nonprofit in Baltimore that advocates for disadvantaged children."

[Wonky]

http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index...ly_in.html

Excerpt: "Oregon children continue to fare poorly in economic well-being due to high rates of child poverty, underemployed parents and housing costs, according to an annual national report.
Oregon ranks 32nd in overall child well-being and 41st in economic well-being, according to the 2013 Kids Count Data Book scheduled to be released Monday. About 37 percent of Oregon children have parents who lack secure employment, and 24 percent live in poverty, defined in the study as a family of four that makes less than $22,811. Oregon's child poverty rate was up from 18 percent in 2005.

"We are encouraged to see signs of an economic recovery overall, but the increase in childhood poverty tells us that jobs are not adequately supporting families," said Robin Christian, executive director of Children First for Oregon, a children's advocacy nonprofit in Portland. "As we emerge from the worst recession in a generation, we need to ensure that those of us hit hardest by the economic downturn have access to supports that protect children, stabilize struggling families, and create a pathway to financial security."

About 22.5 percent of Oregon's 3.9 million residents are children, according to Children First.

Nationally, 23 percent of children -- approximately 16.4 million -- lived in poverty, 54 percent did not attend preschool, and 35 percent lived in single-parent families, among other findings. Modest improvements were made in children's education and health, but the recession set back economic well-being.

Most of the statistics used in this year's study come from 2011 figures released by government agencies. The annual study, now in its 25th year, tracks 16 indicators of child well-being, such as the percentage of teens who abuse drugs or alcohol, children living in high-poverty areas and high school students who fail to graduate on time.

The report is produced by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a private nonprofit in Baltimore that advocates for disadvantaged children."

Now here's a place we can agree!
Our children must be cared for, protected, and nurtured.
I don't know squat about social behavioral studies, but I'd bet a society is fairly judged in how the children are cared for. I hope so, at least.

No doubt this economic downturn is making things tougher than usual but we have been aware of this (these) problems long before.

I was not aware of the Annie E. Casey Foundation but I'm going to Google it and have a look. I hope I can spare a couple of bucks to support it if it checks out in the positive way suggested here.

glad you brought this up. I had not seen in. Gotta pay more attention to Oregon Live. (I like it).

[ROYAL GOLD]

and our local elected officials who have jobs want to raise our taxes makug it even harder for families.It is no wonder we dont trust government!

[Tiamat]

and our local elected officials who have jobs want to raise our taxes makug it even harder for families.It is no wonder we dont trust government!

Taxes are hard but necessary. We need our taxes. I have a feeling in the scheme of things, it's not taxes making the standard of life poor in Oregon. Perhaps we could change our tax system to make it more appealing to out of state businesses to come here?

[Leonard]

http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index...ly_in.html

Excerpt: "Oregon children continue to fare poorly in economic well-being due to high rates of child poverty, underemployed parents and housing costs, according to an annual national report.
Oregon ranks 32nd in overall child well-being and 41st in economic well-being, according to the 2013 Kids Count Data Book scheduled to be released Monday. About 37 percent of Oregon children have parents who lack secure employment, and 24 percent live in poverty, defined in the study as a family of four that makes less than $22,811. Oregon's child poverty rate was up from 18 percent in 2005.

"We are encouraged to see signs of an economic recovery overall, but the increase in childhood poverty tells us that jobs are not adequately supporting families," said Robin Christian, executive director of Children First for Oregon, a children's advocacy nonprofit in Portland. "As we emerge from the worst recession in a generation, we need to ensure that those of us hit hardest by the economic downturn have access to supports that protect children, stabilize struggling families, and create a pathway to financial security."

About 22.5 percent of Oregon's 3.9 million residents are children, according to Children First.

Nationally, 23 percent of children -- approximately 16.4 million -- lived in poverty, 54 percent did not attend preschool, and 35 percent lived in single-parent families, among other findings. Modest improvements were made in children's education and health, but the recession set back economic well-being.

Most of the statistics used in this year's study come from 2011 figures released by government agencies. The annual study, now in its 25th year, tracks 16 indicators of child well-being, such as the percentage of teens who abuse drugs or alcohol, children living in high-poverty areas and high school students who fail to graduate on time.

The report is produced by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a private nonprofit in Baltimore that advocates for disadvantaged children."

There is money for wars, bailouts and tax cuts for the wealth, new weapons, new spying techiiques, new prisons but nothing but pontifications for the next generation and rebuilding the country.

So what can their future, as well as the nation hold if this is not turned around? Not much.

[Wonky]

http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index...ly_in.html

Excerpt: "Oregon children continue to fare poorly in economic well-being due to high rates of child poverty, underemployed parents and housing costs, according to an annual national report.
Oregon ranks 32nd in overall child well-being and 41st in economic well-being, according to the 2013 Kids Count Data Book scheduled to be released Monday. About 37 percent of Oregon children have parents who lack secure employment, and 24 percent live in poverty, defined in the study as a family of four that makes less than $22,811. Oregon's child poverty rate was up from 18 percent in 2005.

"We are encouraged to see signs of an economic recovery overall, but the increase in childhood poverty tells us that jobs are not adequately supporting families," said Robin Christian, executive director of Children First for Oregon, a children's advocacy nonprofit in Portland. "As we emerge from the worst recession in a generation, we need to ensure that those of us hit hardest by the economic downturn have access to supports that protect children, stabilize struggling families, and create a pathway to financial security."

About 22.5 percent of Oregon's 3.9 million residents are children, according to Children First.

Nationally, 23 percent of children -- approximately 16.4 million -- lived in poverty, 54 percent did not attend preschool, and 35 percent lived in single-parent families, among other findings. Modest improvements were made in children's education and health, but the recession set back economic well-being.

Most of the statistics used in this year's study come from 2011 figures released by government agencies. The annual study, now in its 25th year, tracks 16 indicators of child well-being, such as the percentage of teens who abuse drugs or alcohol, children living in high-poverty areas and high school students who fail to graduate on time.

The report is produced by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a private nonprofit in Baltimore that advocates for disadvantaged children."

There is money for wars, bailouts and tax cuts for the wealth, new weapons, new spying techiiques, new prisons but nothing but pontifications for the next generation and rebuilding the country.

So what can their future, as well as the nation hold if this is not turned around? Not much.

Yep.
As important as tax rates is how we choose to spend the money collected.
What could we have done with the treasure we spent in Iraq, for instance.
As local government gets more responsibility in our shifting new systems, it would be productive to have local forums addressing these issues.
We need police.
Fire protection.
Schools.
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[SFLiberal]

and our local elected officials who have jobs want to raise our taxes makug it even harder for families.It is no wonder we dont trust government!

Couldn't agree more. More government isn't the solution, it's the problem. Unfortunately for some underachievers they expect the government to take care of them cradle to grave. They want higher taxes because it doesn't affect them since they aren't pay them in the first place. Here's some sound advice. If you can't afford to have a child, then don't. Just keep your legs together and don't expect someone else to pick up the tab if you don't heed that advice. People are tapped out. Time for people and the government to live within their means.

[PonderThis]

Here's some sound advice. People are going to keep on having children whether you like it or not. Those children can be raised to become healthy productive members of society, or they can be illy taken care of, be unhealthy criminal drags on society forever after, along with their progeny. Which would you rather spend on? Now or later?

How tapped out you feel or how much you want to hoard for yourself notwithstanding.

[Tiamat]

and our local elected officials who have jobs want to raise our taxes makug it even harder for families.It is no wonder we dont trust government!

Couldn't agree more. More government isn't the solution, it's the problem. Unfortunately for some underachievers they expect the government to take care of them cradle to grave. They want higher taxes because it doesn't affect them since they aren't pay them in the first place. Here's some sound advice. If you can't afford to have a child, then don't. Just keep your legs together and don't expect someone else to pick up the tab if you don't heed that advice. People are tapped out. Time for people and the government to live within their means.

Whatever. Tell that to the drug addicted, uneducated neglectful parents out there. Do you think they will listen? Do you think they even know if higher taxes effect them? Do you think they care if someone else picks up the tab. These are the kids that flooding the system. But go ahead. Keep lecturing about irresponsible women (since you spelled it out.)because obviously men have no role in how these kids come to be. Get right on it. Do you think these people read the paper? Or forums? Keep ranting. See how far that gets you.

[Big Rock]

Increased economic activity is the obvious solution to poverty. Even if you want to increase taxes, without economic activity there's nothing to tax. So, if you care about this issue try to find a way to bring more economic activity to Oregon, especially to rural Oregon. Tourism doesn't seem to be adequate at this point.

[PonderThis]

Perhaps there's some crop we could grow.

[Big Rock]

Perhaps there's some crop we could grow.

That works for me.

[bbqboy]

We could sell the kids to rich states.

[tornado]

The parents could eat the children instead of relying on SNAP. Jonathan Swift thought it was a good idea.

[PonderThis]

Give a parent a child and he eats for a day. Teach him to cannibalize rich peoples kids for himself and pretty soon there might be a lot more economic equality going around, that's for sure.

[TennisMom]

Last year, the combined cost of coffee and doughnuts for members of both houses of congress was two million dollars...

[Tiamat]

Last year, the combined cost of coffee and doughnuts for members of both houses of congress was two million dollars...

Ooooh! Source please!

[Valuesize]

Last year, the combined cost of coffee and doughnuts for members of both houses of congress was two million dollars...

Ooooh! Source please!

Could be in here. I would use the search function because it's 3041 pages.

http://disbursements.house.gov/2013q1/20...volume.pdf

[csrowan]

Last year, the combined cost of coffee and doughnuts for members of both houses of congress was two million dollars...

Ooooh! Source please!

Could be in here. I would use the search function because it's 3041 pages.

http://disbursements.house.gov/2013q1/20...volume.pdf

Technically, it's coffee and food, and the catering to go with it.
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/201...ion-finds/

[PonderThis]

Another website points out that, as constituents, we're also entitled to those donuts and coffee - all we have to do is visit our congressmen. One source said all the coffee and donuts works out to about 2 cents per constituent per year.