We are dedicated to advocating for children and families, focusing on equity and justice in our communities. Our work aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by families and inspire action. Join us in exploring resources that promote understanding, support, and change.
Equity ensures every person has access to opportunities and resources. It focuses on dismantling systemic barriers while promoting fair treatment in education, housing, and employment. Equity is about building a stronger, more inclusive community where everyone thrives, especially children and families who face disproportionate challenges. We work toward equity across our issue areas.
Advocacy plays a vital role in advancing racial equity by raising awareness of issues affecting marginalized communities. It empowers individuals and organizations to challenge injustices and push for policy changes. When we come together as advocates, we can harness the strength of our diverse voices to create meaningful change and ensure that every child and family has the opportunity to succeed.
What is disaggregated data? The separation of information into smaller units to better show underlying trends and patterns.
Racial identity should have no influence on how well a child fares in society. But it’s clear that both historic and existing structural racism in our laws and policies have a negative impact on the lives of Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) children and families. Even when you control for socioeconomic, health, education, and other factors, racial disparities continue to exist. These include inequitable criminal justice policies that disproportionally incarcerate Black and Brown people compared to their White counterparts and restrictive property use and zoning laws that have led to the divestment and disenfranchisement of BIPOC communities.
To be clear, not all indicators show BIPOC kids doing worse than White children. In addition, it is important to understand that children who are members of BIPOC communities are not doing worse because a particular race or ethnicity is inherently tied to worse outcomes. Rather, persistent and substantial gender, racial, and ethnic gaps have impacted their outcomes. These gaps have persisted for decades and make it clear that policymakers must provide targeted and sustained investments to address inequities.
Join us in the fight for children’s rights and family support. Your involvement can help shape a better future for our community.
