New Findings on How Wealth Shapes Opportunities for Children
April 30, 2011
Memphis is three years too late with the investments that give every child a fair start in life because public spending on education essentially ignores the first three years of a child’s life, and that’s the time when most of his brain is being developed.
Each Of Us Must Be A Vocal Advocate For Young Memphians
April 20, 2011
We live in a country with long-term challenges but a short-term attention span. It's what makes our work at The Urban Child Institute so challenging and makes us more determined to make a difference in the lives of the youngest Memphians.
Family Planning Pays Off
February 22, 2011
What happens when a state expands access to family planning services under Medicaid? This is the subject of a new report by the Guttmacher Institute.
EarnBenefits: Helping Memphis Families Make Ends Meet
January 27, 2011
When families with young children can count on a steady income, they are better able to support their children’s early brain development. This is a particular issue as unemployment rates hover around 10 percent in our Memphis community.
