This brief describes progress in the Child Welfare and Health Infrastructure for Linking and Data Analysis of Resources, Effectiveness, and Needs (CHILDREN) Initiative, which is in its fourth year. At this time, four jurisdictions participate in the CHILDREN Initiative: District of Columbia, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Wyoming.
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Project Update: Child Welfare and Health Infrastructure for Linking and Data Analysis of Resources, Effectiveness, and Needs Initiative
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Financing Medicaid Through Provider Taxes on Hospitals: Spillover Effects on Employment-Based Coverage Premiums
KEY POINTSThe average state provider tax law, which typically taxed a hospital up to 3.5 percent of net patient revenue, resulted in an increase in ESI premiums of 1.5-1.7 percent, plus any spillover effect on interstate markets for provider resources.
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States Routinely Request to Increase LIHEAP’s Weatherization Cap, but Must Repeat the Process Every Year
KEY POINTSThe Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) allows states to allocate up to 15 percent of program funds for weatherization activities and repairs that maximize energy efficiency.
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Head Start Operates Within Existing State Child Care Licensing Infrastructure and Includes Established Supports for Alignment and Coordination Between Systems
This brief describes available data on the licensing status of Head Start service locations and child care programs, and outlines existing infrastructure that can support alignment and coordination between Head Start and state licensing systems.
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Nearly a Quarter of LIHEAP Funds Are Not Spent on Direct Household Energy Assistance, with Four Percent Reserved in FY25
This brief examines how states allocated Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds from FY16 through FY25, including spending on direct energy assistance, weatherization, administrative and other activities, and funds carried over to subsequent fiscal years. Key findings include:
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Research Does Not Identify an Optimal Teacher-Child Ratio That Improves Child Outcomes, Though More Stringent Ratios May Increase Per Child Spending
This brief reviews the literature on the relationship between teacher-child ratios and child outcomes, then describes how Head Start ratio standards compare with existing state licensing standards. Key findings include:
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Frozen at $2,000 Since 1986: The Coverage of Non-Recurring Adoption Expenses Has Lost Two-Thirds of Its Purchasing Power Over 40 Years
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KEY POINTSCoverage of non-recurring adoption expenses can help reduce upfront adoption costs for families – covering expenses like legal fees, court costs, home studies, and necessary transportation, food, and lodging – supporting permanency for children
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Aligning Initiatives to End the HIV Epidemic in the United States
KEY POINTSThe Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) provides critical services to low-income peo
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Over the Past 10 Years, Head Start Administrative Spending Remained Relatively Steady and Always Below the 15 Percent Statutory Ceiling
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KEY POINTSThe Head Start Act sets a ceiling of 15 percent for development and administrative costs.The Head Start Act gives the HHS Secretary the flexibility to determine that administrative