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Annotation: This report describes the various socioeconomic factors and discriminatory practices that contribute to the disproportionate rate of housing evictions among black women. It discusses the health, economic, social, and financial consequences of home displacement and calls on states to respond to the eviction crisis by enacting policies that account for demographic disparities and decrease eviction filing, increase tenant protections and rights during the process, and keep families and individuals out of cycles of poverty and hardship.

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Keywords: Blacks, Discrimination, Homelessness, Housing, Public policy, Racism, Socioeconomic factors, Women

Annotation: This fact sheet discusses housing as a community health and health equity problem and illustrates why legal and policy innovations are needed to address the issue of housing instability. It is the first in a series of fact sheets exploring state- and local-level legal and policy approaches to reduce tenant displacement and eviction and provide supports to prevent housing instability and homelessness.

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Keywords: Child health, Health equity, Homelessness, Housing, Maternal health, Public health

Annotation: This web resource presents the Community Preventive Services Task Force recommendation on providing tenant-based housing voucher programs to improve health and health-related outcomes for adults based on sufficient evidence of effectiveness. Health-related outcomes including housing quality and security, healthcare use, and neighborhood opportunities, such as lower poverty level and better schools. Children under the age of 12 whose households used vouchers show improvements in education, employment, and income later in life. The CPSTF's findings are based on evidence from a systematic review of studies published between January 1999 and July 2019. The web report provides links to supporting materials and relevant publications.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Health disparities, Health status, Housing, Literature reviews, Public housing, Social factors, Socioeconomic factors

Annotation: This policy action report describes the various reasons why young children with special health care needs (SHCN) are at risk of living in unstable homes and recommends policy solutions that can mitigate the risk. The report points out that children with SHCN are more likely to live in families that are behind on their rent, moved two or more times in the past year, and/or were homeless during the child's lifetime. Statistics presented on these risk measures indicate that children/families that receive supplemental security income are more likely to live in a stable home.

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Keywords: Children with special health care needs, Homelessness, Housing, Public policy, Statistics, Supplemental security income, Young children

Annotation: This report presents findings from an analysis of housing disclosure policies of all U.S. states and the District of Columbia according to their ability to help homebuyers make informed decisions about lead service lines before they sign a sales contract. Contents include information about lead in drinking water and why reducing exposure to lead is important, property disclosures, variation and limitations of state requirements, and conclusions. State disclosure requirements are included in the appendix.

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Keywords: Decision making, Environmental health, Housing, Lead, Policy analysis, Public policy, Safety, State legislation, Water

Annotation: These resources provide evidence-based recommendations and findings about what works to promote health equity in the community. Topics include education programs and policies, culturally competent health care, and housing programs and policies. Presentation and promotional materials are included.

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Keywords: Cultural competence, Early childhood education, Low income groups, After school programs, Child development centers, Community based programs, Community development, Community health centers, Consumer education materials, Culturally competent services, Education, Educational attainment, Equal opportunities, Financial support, Health care delivery, Health education, Health promotion, Housing, Kindergarten, Patient education materials, Public policy, Recruitment, Research, Retention, School based clinics, Training, Translation, Work force

Annotation: This brief describes some of the key issues that program planners and early childhood leaders need to consider in designing appropriate and responsive home visiting programs for families in public and mixed-income housing. Topics include the unique needs of families in a public and mixed-income housing context and essential features of a home visiting framework such as program content, delivery, and infrastructure. Next steps for research and planning are also discussed.

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Keywords: Families, Home visiting, Low income groups, Models, Program planning, Public housing, Socioeconomic factors, Young children

Annotation: This report describes eight strategic initiatives that the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has identified to guide its work through 2014. For each initiative, background is presented, along with an issue statement and specific goals and objectives. The strategic initiatives discussed include: (1) prevention of substance abuse and mental illness; (2) trauma and justice; (3) military families; (4) health care reform implementation; (5) housing and homelessness; (6) heath information technology; (7) data, outcomes, and quality; and (8) public awareness and support.

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Keywords: Families, Health care reform, Homelessness, Housing, Information, Initiatives, Mental health, Military, Outcomes, Prevention, Public awareness campaigns, Statistical data, Strategic plans, Substance abuse, Trauma

Annotation: This brief provides an overarching view of investments in children and illuminates critical decision points and questions for policymakers. The brief looks at public investments from birth through the elementary years. Topics include how much is invested in children at different ages; how federal spending compares with state and local spending; how the federal government invests in each age group in the areas of health, nutrition, education and social services, income support, and housing; the portion of federal resources targeted toward children from families with lower incomes; and whether funding is being directed to the most critical areas. Analysis methods are discussed, as well.

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Keywords: Age factors, Children, Education, Family support services, Federal programs, Financing, Health, Housing, Local programs, Low income groups, Nutrition, Public policy, Social services, State programs

Annotation: This report presents findings from a study that assessed the needs of infants, children, and adolescents in relation to preparation for, response to, and recovery from all hazards, including major disasters and emergencies. The report includes specific findings, conclusions, and recommendations relating to (1) child health, mental health, and trauma; (2) child care in all settings; (3) child welfare; (4) elementary and secondary education; (5) sheltering, temporary housing, and affordable housing; (6) transportation; (7) juvenile justice; (8) evacuation; and (9) relevant activities in emergency management. The report also provides specific recommendations on the need for planning and establishing a national resource center on children and disasters and discusses the coordination of resources and services, administrative actions, policies, regulations, and legislative changes.

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Child care, Child health, Costs, Disaster planning, Disasters, Elementary education, Emergencies, Housing, Infant health, Juvenile justice, Legislation, Mental health, Public policy, Research, Secondary education, Service coordination, Transportation, Trauma

Annotation: This report constitutes a set of federal policy recommendations aimed at establishing or reforming programs and systems that influence whether young families may achieve health and success after a birth to adolescent parents. The report discusses young families' needs and gaps in resources and services according to the following seven life domains: (1) health and human services, (2) housing, (3) education, (4) work force and life skills development, (5) child welfare and development, (6) income security, and (7) knowledge development and transfer.

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Keywords: , Adolescent development, Adolescent parents, Adolescent pregnancy, Child development, Child health, Education, Families, Family income, Health services delivery, Housing, Programs, Public policy, Services, Work force

Annotation: This brief discusses the causes and consequences of homelessness in children and adolescents. Topics include who homeless children and adolescents are, contributing factors, the impact of homelessness in children and adolescents, current policies and practices, and key recommendations.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Child welfare, Children, Economic factors, Education, Families, Health, Homelessness, Housing, Housing programs, Legislation, Mental health, Public policy, Violence

Annotation: This report discusses the factors that influence health and safety in the home and the steps that people can take to prevent injury, disability, and disease that may result from an unhealthy housing environment. The report addresses (1) the need for healthy homes; (2) the connection between health and homes; (3) promoting healthy homes through prevention; (4) homes and health research; and (5) translating research into practical application and policy. Among the topics covered are air quality, water quality, residential chemicals, housing structure and design, elevated lead levels, structural deficiencies, mental health, access disparities, housing instability, and homelessness. A series of coordinated action steps call on individuals, families, educators, scientists, businesses, agencies, and organizations, to join in a discussion about healthy home issues; to make informed decisions; and to develop imaginative and realistic solutions that will help ensure that safe, healthy, affordable, and accessible homes are available to everyone in the United States. Related materials include materials from the launch of this program, actions for consumers, a checklist, resources, and a strategic plan.

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Keywords: Air pollution, Building codes, Environmental health, Hazards, Household safety, Housing, Public health, Public policy, Risk factors

Annotation: This brief includes information on socioeconomic and environmental and social factors such as education, housing, neighborhood safety, food access, criminal justice, and health insurance, among others, to show how they are connected and how they impact health and what are the key factors to focus on in the quest to eliminate health inequities in communities of color in California. The brief also presents a framework for health equity and discusses policy recommendations.

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Keywords: California, Criminal justice system, Education, Ethnic factors, Food, Health, Health insurance, Housing, Income factors, Low income groups, Mental health, Minority groups, Neighborhoods, Nutrition, Physical activity, Poverty, Public policy, Racial factors, Safety, State surveys

Annotation: This report highlight research findings and implications for policy provided at the National Summit for America's Children. Topics include (1) achieving health birth outcomes and positive physical and mental health during early childhood, (2) policy implications for health and mental health care, food programs, and housing, (3) strategies that support early learning and development, (4) policy implications for parenting support and early childhood care and education, (5) links between financial resources and children's healthy development, (6) implications for policies to boost families' economic stability, and (7) moving forward. Information on panelists and speakers is included. The report also includes endnotes.

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Keywords: Child care, Child health, Early childhood development, Early childhood education, Family income, Food, Housing, Infant health, Mental health, Parent support services, Public policy, Young children

Annotation: This policy brief shows how proposed cuts in Medicaid, food stamps, housing assistance, and child care will affect families' ability to meet their financial responsibilities. The brief uses hypothetical families in four major U.S. cities to illustrate the effects that can be expected nationwide if proposed budget cuts are implemented. A conclusion is offered, and endnotes are included. Statistical information is presented in figures throughout the report.

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Keywords: Child care, Costs, Families, Food Stamp Program, Health insurance, Housing programs, Low income groups, Medicaid, Public assistance

Annotation: This report presents data that document the breadth of disparities in housing, education, crime, income and employment, insurance status, and health indicators in Kansas at the state and county levels. The underlying causes of health disparites are also discussed, and options for resolving these disparities are presented. The report covers the following topics: (1) the history of race and ethnicity in health statistics, (2) Kansas community perspectives on the causes and effects of health disparities, (3) key issues of causality, and (4) policy implications and recommendations. Health characteristics of each minority population are included, along with a focus on disparities by major disease conditions. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the report. References are included.

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Keywords: Education, Ethnic factors, Health insurance, Health statistics, Housing, Kansas, Minority groups, Minority health, Public policy, Racial factors

Annotation: This report examines emerging trends that point to progress in improving the health prospects of low-income families through practices and policies for providing a decent and affordable home. The report discusses the history of the connection between public health and affordable housing, the health risks associated with poor housing, lead exposure in the home, evidence and standards for healthy housing, harnessing market forces to improve housing conditions through Air Plus for cleaner indoor air, forming coalitions for voluntary change, and healthy housing at the grassroots. A conclusion and endnotes are included.

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Keywords: Air pollution, Asthma, Coalitions, Community programs, Environmental health, Health, Housing, Housing programs, Lead poisoning, Low income groups, Public policies

Annotation: This report presents recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention for a housing-based approach to primary prevention of childhood lead poisoning to accelerate progress toward meeting the Healthy People 2010 objective of eliminating elevated blood lead levels defined as at or above 10 micrograms per deciliter in children. The report is geared primarily toward state and local health departments responsible for childhood lead poisoning, local programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and all other partners in primary prevention. The report, which includes an executive summary, presents eight elements of a comprehensive program for primary prevention of childhood lead poisoning. The report also discusses childhood lead poisoning as a public health problem. The report included six appendices: (1) sample roles and responsibilities for primary prevention of childhood lead poisoning, (2) options for targeting high-risk families with young children, (3) developing and codifying specifications for lead-safe housing treatments, (4) intersections of primary and secondary prevention, and (5) resources. References are included.

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Keywords: Child health, Families, Housing, Infant health, Lead poisoning, Low income groups, Prevention, Public health, Young children

Annotation: This briefing book offers guidance to Congress, the administration, and state legislatures about which issues resonate with Hispanics, the nation's largest ethnic group. Topics include (1) civil rights, (2) economic mobility, (3) education, (4) health care, (5) housing, (6) immigration, and (7) NCLR's state and local policy activities. Population tables and references are included.

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Keywords: Civil rights, Economic factors, Education, Ethnic factors, Federal government, Health care, Hispanic Americans, Housing, Immigration, Local initiatives, Public policy, State legislatures