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Updated data on well being of children, comporative of 2005 to 2011 Kids count index includes 16 child-level indicators across four domains: economic well-being Education Health Family and Community  between 2005 and 2011, three of the four economic well-being indicators got worst - Child Poverty Rate increased 23 percent in 2011 - the importance of two-generation strategies  given the enormous influence parent have on their children, we need to find better ways to support parents of young children especially  - national: 40% of children living in households with a high housing cost burden (37% in 2005)  - "To help children grow into successful, productive adults, their parents need well-paying jobs, affordable housing, and the ability to invest in their children's future." -CA ranks 46 in Economic Well-Being  - national: 1 in 4 young children (<5 years) live in poverty - federal poverty measure insufficient calculator of real poverty does not measure certain supports and real costs (regional variation) - new analysis finds families need income double the poverty level to cover basic expenses -200 percent federal poverty level = $45,622 for a family of four -supplemental poverty measure (SPM)   national; 40% children live in households with a high housing cost burden in 2011 (up from 37% in 2005)  - CA had highest percentage of children living in households spending more than 30% on housing = 52% - smart investments in programs and services with a proven record - such as those that help low-income parents develop, stronger, more nurturing relationships with their infants and toddlers and high-quality early care and education programs

see the powerpoint presentation also saved in communications/issues/low to moderate populations  also read the "Low and Moderate Income (LMI) Population in Recession and Recovery: Results from a New Survey - by historical standards this recession has been especially deep and the recovery especially weak in comparison to previous recessions, taking much much longer to even approach pr- recession peek employment levels. see diagram the reserve conducts LMI survey - perception survey of agencies that serve LMI populations, gauges if issue is more or less worst survey generates an index, 100 is neutral. even if index is climbing, if it is less than 100 it represents deterioration -job availability for LMI populations showed deterioration until 2012 even though U.S. job growth rates started to improve as a whole in 2010 Relatively tighter labor market for low-skilled jobs - more job openings in higher skill job areas relative to those looking  long-term employment much higher this recession 40%.  in case of long-term employment pp do extraordinary things to get out, like step down in job level, high skill pp then push low-skill people out of posts they typically occupy.  Survey finds criminal history more detrimental than credit history for those looking for a job economy adding more hgih skill jobs than low skill jobs, LMI populations not prepared/skilled for the jobs coming on line Forced change in residency-in High skill workers ability to move is an asset that helps build a job.  When LMI move (more likely forced to move because of housing or other push factor) they lose / break the networks they traditionally rely on to find a job.  demand for social services continues to rise after recession has slowed or ended. PP exhaust all other assets over a longer period of time before seeking social/ public services  survey found that homelessness was getting better,  2007 2010 - doubled up households increased 11% others only increased 1% Low vacancie

info graphic maps difference between official poverty rate and supplemental measure

President Obama is using his executive power to raise minimum wage for federal contractors to $10.10 an hour. NBC 7's Lauren Lee explains some exceptions to the new mandate and why one expert says it will have little impact in San Diego.

Western Center advances and enforces the rights of low-income Californians to the basic necessities of life by working statewide for systemic change.

While a study released last week shows the homeless population dropping in San Diego County, another study shows that people with homes and jobs are finding it increasingly difficult to live in the area without public or private assistance.