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child poverty in Massachusetts:
a tale of two states

In its 2008, 60-page Kids Count report, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, MCC urges the Commonwealth to join with 16 other states that have established formal Child Poverty Reduction Initiatives, including Connecticut, Maine and Vermont and large states such as California, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.

The report cites polling data showing strong bi-partisan support among voters for providing greater economic security to help lift children and families out of poverty.

Click here to view the report online.
Click here to read the Press Release.
Click here to read the reactions to this report

"Transforming Communities to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation: A Primary Prevention Approach"

Read this just released Policy Brief developed by a select group of national experts including MCC Executive Director Jetta Bernier and MCC Board member Diane Levin, Professor of Education at Wheelock College and author of "So Sexy, So Soon." Convened by the Ms. Foundation and The Prevention Institute, these advocates outlined policies, programs, and strategies they believe hold the greatest promise for transforming our communities to effectively prevent child sexual abuse and its devastating impact on our children, families and communities.