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CONNECTICUT VOICES FOR CHILDREN

The State of Children and Families in Darien, Norwalk, and Stamford March 12, 2014. CONNECTICUT VOICES FOR CHILDREN. Orlando Rodriguez | Senior Policy Fellow. www.ctvoices.org. Today’s Topics. www.ctvoices.org. Part I: Income, Equity, and Demographics Part II: Demographics, Not Destiny

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CONNECTICUT VOICES FOR CHILDREN

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  1. The State of Children and Families in Darien, Norwalk, and Stamford March 12, 2014 CONNECTICUT VOICES FOR CHILDREN Orlando Rodriguez | Senior Policy Fellow www.ctvoices.org

  2. Today’s Topics www.ctvoices.org • Part I: Income, Equity, and Demographics • Part II: Demographics, Not Destiny • Part III: Policy Recommendations

  3. What Is Connecticut Voices for Children? www.ctvoices.org The mission of Connecticut Voices for Children is to promote the well-being of all Connecticut’s young people and their families by advocating for strategic public investments and wise public policies.  Connecticut Voices for Children advances its mission through: • High quality research and analysis • Policy development • Strategic communications • Establishing a sustainable and and powerful voice for children

  4. Darien Community Fund: Stamford, Darien, & Norwalk Hartford Stamford Norwalk Darien Source: American Community Survey, 2012 1-yr tables B01003 & B25008. www.ctvoices.org

  5. www.ctvoices.org Part I: Income, Equity, and Demographics

  6. Above Average Income 2011 Median Household Income CT = $69,243 Norwalk Stamford Darien Darien had the 2nd highest income in the state. Statistics for towns with smaller populations may have a margin of error over 10%. Source: American Community Survey, 2007-2011 5-yr table B19013 www.ctvoices.org

  7. Lower Unemployment 2011 Unemployment: Age 20-24 2012 Unemployment CT = 16.5% CT = 8.4% Norwalk Stamford Norwalk Stamford Darien Darien Statistics for towns with smaller populations may have a margin of error over 10%. Sources: Town unemployment from CT State Department of Labor; Age 20-24 unemployment from ACS 2007-2011 5-yr table S2301. www.ctvoices.org

  8. Low Poverty in Connecticut? Sources: 2012 poverty thresholds at http://www.bls.gov/pir/spm/spm_thresholds_2012.htm; 2010-2012 3-yr average poverty statistics available at: http://www.census.gov/prod/2013pubs/p60-247.pdf?eml=gd&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery; Local SPM from Renwick,Trudi, July 2011. www.ctvoices.org

  9. Children Living in Poverty Children in Poverty CT = 12.6% Statistics for towns with smaller populations may have a margin of error over 10%. Stamford Norwalk Darien www.ctvoices.org Source: American Community Survey, 2007-2011 5-year estimates

  10. Increase in Child Poverty Sources: ACS, 2012 1-yr and 2007-2011 5-yr estimates table B17001. www.ctvoices.org • Statewide Increase in Child Poverty • In 2007, 11% of children lived in poverty • In 2012, 13% of children in lived in poverty • 30% increase or 27,000 more children in poverty

  11. Demographics: A Slice of America in 2010 Source: CT State Data Center, Population Projections from November 2012 www.ctvoices.org

  12. Single-Parent Families Single-Parent Families Living in Poverty (among SPF) CT = 28% Statistics for towns with smaller populations may have a margin of error over 10%. Stamford Norwalk Darien Source: American Community Survey, 2007-2011 5-yr table B17010 www.ctvoices.org

  13. Foreign-Born Population Foreign-Born Population CT = 13% Statistics for towns with smaller populations may have a margin of error over 10%. Stamford Norwalk Darien Source: American Community Survey, 2007-2011 5-yr table B05002 www.ctvoices.org

  14. Workers, Retirees, and Children The dependency ratiomeasures the number of non-workers (children + elderly) per 100 workers. Dependency Ratio in 2010 Dependency Ratio in 2025 • CT = 66 • CT = 75 Norwalk Norwalk Stamford Stamford Darien had the highest Dependency Ratio in CT in 2010. Darien will have the 7th lowest Dependency Ratio in CT in 2025. Source: CT State Data Center, Population Projections from November 2012 www.ctvoices.org

  15. High Demand for Affordable Housing Population in Rental Housing • CT = 28% Renter Households (Income <$50,000) Paying ≥ 30% on Rent • 29% CT = 75.4% • 43% • 9% Norwalk Stamford Population Having Moved within Past Year CT = 12% Darien • 11% • 14% • 9% Statistics for towns with smaller populations may have a margin of error over 10%. www.ctvoices.org Source: American Community Survey, 2007-2011 5-yr tables B25008, B07003, B25106.

  16. Residential Segregation: Non-Hispanic Whites & Minorities Enfield LMA 0.27 Willimantic-Danielson LMA 0.50 Torrington LMA 0.28 Hartford LMA 0.55 Norwich- New London-Westerly LMA 0.42 Either 56% of minority residents or 56% of non-Hispanic white residents would have to move to obtain a local racial mix that is similar to the overall racial mix in the Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area. Waterbury LMA 0.51 Danbury LMA 0.43 New Haven LMA 0.56 Bridgeport-Stamford LMA 0.56 Dissimilarity Index (DI) High Segregation (DI >= 0.55) Moderate Segregation (DI 0.41 to 0.54) Low Segregation (DI <= 0.40) www.ctvoices.org

  17. Racially Concentrated Areas of Poverty (RCAP) • Statewide, RCAP includes: • 8% of population • 10% of children • 30% of Hispanics • 25% of non-Hispanic Blacks • Darien, Norwalk, Stamford: RCAP includes: • 11% of population • 11% of children • 22% ofHispanics • 23% of non-Hispanic Blacks • Racially Concentrated Area of Poverty • > 50% minority population • 3x regional poverty rate Source: Census 2010 SF2 PCT5; RCAP criteria from HUD www.ctvoices.org

  18. www.ctvoices.org Part II: Demographics, Not Destiny

  19. www.ctvoices.org To reverse increasing child poverty, we need to make strategic investments in programs that are effective.

  20. Targeted Investment: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Percent of CT Income Tax Returns Claiming EITC CT = 11.7% Norwalk Stamford Darien www.ctvoices.org Source: CT Dept. of Revenue Services

  21. K-12 Educational Achievement 3rd Grade Reading ≥ Goal (2012-13) 10th Grade Math ≥ Goal (2012-13) CT = 56.9% CT = 52.6% Stamford Stamford Norwalk Norwalk Darien Darien Source: CT State Department of Education https://solutions1.emetric.net/CMTPublic/Index.aspx www.ctvoices.org

  22. Early Care and Education Kindergarteners with Pre-K Experience (2011-12) Kindergarteners Retained (2011-12) CT = 80% CT = 3.4% Norwalk Norwalk Stamford Stamford Darien Darien Source: CT State Department of Education www.ctvoices.org

  23. Healthcare for Low-Income Children & Families Children WithOUT Health Insurance CT = 3.2% Statistics for towns with smaller populations may have a margin of error over 10%. Norwalk Stamford Darien www.ctvoices.org Source: American Community Survey, 2009-11 3-yr estimates Table C27001. In Connecticut, the Medicaid program for children and families (HUSKY A) covers: • Children under the age of 19 in families with income up to 185% of the Federal Poverty Level • Pregnant women in families with income under 250% FPL • Parents or relative care givers in families with income up to 185% FPL • Youth in foster care up to age 26

  24. Pre-Natal Care Late or No Pre-Natal Care CT = 12.8% Norwalk Stamford Darien Source: CT Department of Public Health www.ctvoices.org

  25. Children with Lead in Blood Children with High Level of Lead in Blood (≥ 5 micrograms/deciliter) Stamford Norwalk Darien Source: CT Department of Public Health www.ctvoices.org

  26. Part III: Policy Recommendations www.ctvoices.org

  27. Connecticut Earned Income Tax Credit • Promote full restoration of the state earned income tax credit (EITC) to 30 percent of the federal tax credit by 2015. See Voices’ Publication: Connecticut’s Earned Income Tax Credit: A Boost to Working Families in Every Town (Jan 2013) www.ctvoices.org

  28. Connecticut Child Tax Credit • Promote legislation to create a new Connecticut child tax credit. See Voices’ Publication: Making Children Visible in Connecticut’s Tax Code (forthcoming) www.ctvoices.org

  29. Government Fiscal Responsibility • Promote legislation to improve the state Rainy Day Fund in order to facilitate larger deposits and raise the savings limit. www.ctvoices.org

  30. Early Childhood Education • Promote legislation to expand access to high quality early childhood programs, including but not limited to preschool, and to create the Office of Early Childhood. (Senate Bills 25 and 26) See Voices’ Publications: Connecticut Early Care and Education Progress Report (Jan 2014) www.ctvoices.org

  31. Reduce Student Arrests • Support legislation that promotes school and police collaboration to de-escalate student conflict in school and reduce unnecessary involvement of youth in the juvenile justice system. (Senate Bill 54) See Voices’ Publication: Arresting Development: Student Arrests in Connecticut (Sep 2013) www.ctvoices.org

  32. Educational Achievement • Support measures that connect children in State care to high quality educational opportunities. Voices’ Publication: Raise the Grade: Improve Educational Opportunities for Youth in State Care (Jan 2014) www.ctvoices.org

  33. Children’s Health Voices’ Publication: Continuous Eligibility (forthcoming) www.ctvoices.org Promote legislation that would permit children in HUSKY A and B to remain on HUSKY for a full 12 months regardless of changes in income and household composition under “continuous eligibility” rules promoted and approved by the federal government. (House Bill 5137)

  34. Children’s Health Voices’ Publications: HUSKY Eligibility Manual (Feb 14); Fewer Children Experience Gaps or Loss of Coverage in the HUSKY Program (Jan 2014) www.ctvoices.org Increase access and usage of prenatal and HUSKY care.

  35. Questions? Orlando Rodriguez Senior Policy Fellow orodriguez@ctvoices.org 203-498-4240 x107 www.ctvoices.org

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