http://bbitv.nextcom.no The global internet humanitarian/infotainment destination site. en-us NextCom Evolution Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:32:53 GMT http://bbitv.nextcom.no/news/2009_KIDS_COUNT_Data_Book_Shows_900000_More_Children_Living_in_Poverty.htm NEWS_5297 Baltimore, Md., July 28, 2009 – The Annie E. Casey Foundation today called for improvements to the nation’s ability to design and evaluate programs aimed at the needs of children and families living in poverty. Casey, in releasing its 20th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book, makes it clear that the basis for improving the outcomes of this country’s most disadvantaged children and families lies in identifying where they are, the conditions that they live in, and the effectiveness of current programs to improve outcomes. the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:32:53 GMT http://bbitv.nextcom.no/news/PRIs_The_Tavis_Smiley_Radio_Show_and_Annie_E_Casey_Foundation.htm NEWS_5296 LOS ANGELES, CA – (June 25, 2009): Smiley Radio Properties Inc. along with the Annie E. Casey Foundation announce its partnership on economic empowerment in a dynamic new monthly series, “No Place Like Home: Keeping the American Dream Alive” launching nationwide June 26. Created and hosted by the award-winning broadcaster, Tavis Smiley, “No Place Like Home” profiles ordinary families who have struggled and maintained properties through difficult economic times and examines the deep impact of the home mortgage crisis. The series will air the last weekend of each month until November, increasing the diversity of new voices and rich perspectives in public media. the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:31:29 GMT http://bbitv.nextcom.no/news/THREE_CHILDREN_AND_FAMILY_SERVICE_INITIATIVES_NAMED_AMONG_NATIONS_MOST_INNOVATIV.htm NEWS_5295 Cambridge, Mass., – May 18, 2009 – The Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University today announced the finalists for the 2009 Annie E. Casey Innovations Award in Children and Family System Reform. Selected by social services policy experts and practitioners from Harvard and institutions around the country, these three government initiatives demonstrate a commitment to public sector reforms that benefit disadvantaged children and families. the_karaoke_man@yahoo.com (Marc And Susan Sutton) Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:27:00 GMT http://bbitv.nextcom.no/news/Harvard_Kennedy_School_Announces_Semifinalists_For_Innovations_In_Children_And_F.htm NEWS_2272 Six Vie for Annie E. Casey Award rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) Sun, 17 May 2009 23:28:56 GMT http://bbitv.nextcom.no/news/Annie_E_Casey_Foundation_Asks_Kids_Families_to_Assess_First_100_Days_of_Obama_Ad.htm NEWS_2271 Baltimore, MD - The Annie E. Casey Foundation is announcing the launch of the 100Days/100Voices campaign to hear from youth, parents, advocates and policymakers to assess what has been done to support kids and families during the first 100 days of the Obama Administration. rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) Sun, 17 May 2009 23:23:31 GMT http://bbitv.nextcom.no/news/New_Economic_Security_Study_Reveals_Widening_Income_and_Opportunity_Gaps_for_Chi.htm NEWS_588 “When families are denied basic access to resources and opportunity, their children are less likely to have the health, educational, and social advantages to make progress.” rob.cipriano@gmail.com (Rob Cipriano) Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:18:41 GMT