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Strengthening Missouri's Economic Performance: The Far-Reaching Impact of Investments in Early Childhood Programs
(Center for Family Policy & Research, 2010-06)
The current economic climate is challenging for the state of Missouri and its many industries and businesses. Everyone is seeking investments that will yield significant returns. One important, but frequently overlooked, economic sector is early...
The State of Children and Families: 2009
(Center for Family Policy & Research, 2009-01)
This report contains information on current trends in the United States in areas including poverty, violence and crimes, unwed and teen pregnancy, education, nutrition, child health, child welfare, and housing.
Covering Missouri's Uninsured Children
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2008)
Missouri provides insurance for children through its Medicaid program, known as MO HealthNet and its version of the federal State Children's Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP, known as MO HealthNet for Kids. Research indicates that a significant...
Food Insufficiency, Food Stamp Participation, and Mental Health
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2008)
participants than nonparticipants. It is estimated that 35.1 million people lived in food-insecure households (Nord, Andrews, and Carlson, 2006) in 2005. Th is means that at some point
in the previous year, due to scarce household resources, these families were...
State of the State on Drug Courts in Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
in the United States is additional strain on the justice system as more individuals are arrested for drug-related offenses. Missouri is not immune to the effects of substance abuse problems, as illustrated by the number of drug-related arrests and convictions...
Spatial Variations in Factors Affecting Poverty
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
There is abundant research that focuses on the causes and consequences of poverty in
rural areas, and on the factors that ameliorate rural poverty. While a comprehensive review of this literature is not possible in this space, we summarize...
US immigration policies: the lived experiences of international students with families
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
as dependents (US Department of Homeland Security, 2021), yet there is limited research on the lived experiences of international students and their families. US immigration policies impact the experiences of international students living with their families...
Mizzou Advantage grants awarded : round two
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2000)
For the second round of Mizzou Advantage grants, nearly 140 proposals were received totaling over $5 million in requests. Mizzou Advantage will fund 16 seed and 12 network projects; additionally, the Chancellor's Fund for ...
Mizzou weekly (online version), volume 31, number 26
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Division of Marketing and Publications., 2010)
Aging Out of Foster Care in Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2008)
the Missouri program for former foster care youth as they transition to independence....
School Breakfast Participation
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2008)
Students who do not eat breakfast are more likely to score lower on standardized tests, experience more disciplinary problems, have higher absentee rates, have more tardy days, receive lower math grades, and score lower ...
The Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX III)
(Cambio Center, 2012)
Prevent Crime: Early Childhood Education as a Crime Prevention Tool
(University of Missouri-Columbia Center for Family Policy and Research, 2010)
for crime victims and their families, court fees, jail and prison expenses, personal and property damages, and the challenges faced by the children of the incarcerated. All of these carry a hefty monetary and societal price....
Missouri's Senior Population: The Facts
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2001)
During the past century, the percentage
of Americans who are age 65 years and
older has more than tripled, from just over
4% of the total population in 1900 to nearly
13% of the total population in 1999. Older individuals ...
Borders, Barriers, and Brains: Issue Definition in Rights Based Policy Related to Autism
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2004)
In issue definition related to rights based policy, Canada has been stereotypically understood as taking a more positive, human rights centered approach whereas the United States has been expected to take a more negative, civil rights based tact...
Keeping pace : understanding youth engagement in rural America through family structure lenses
(2016)
With rapid shifts in the family economy, various family structures have continually emerged. Understanding the impact these changes have on youth engagement is foundational to developing interventions that will encourage participation in community...
Asset accumulation strategies in 3 new settlements communities (home)
(Cambio Center, 2006)
Colores (Change of Colors) in Missouri, where scholars, practitioners, policy makers, and the newcomers meet to collaboratively address the challenges and opportunities resulting from the dramatic changes many communities experience. University faculty...
Unpacking middle school achievement: how students perceive the effect of home, school, and community influences on their academic success
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
student-centered narrative. In particular, this study sought to ascertain how and why certain students believe they were successful, and how students perceive home, school, and community people and places to be positive and negative influences...
The State of Missouri's Children: 2009
(Center for Family Policy & Research, 2009-01)
A variety of problems affect the children of Missouri. The report contains details in categories including poverty, nutrition, education, health and welfare, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and violence....
Comparing theories of the policy process and state tuition policy : critical theory, institutional rational choice, and advocacy coalitions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
This dissertation triangulates four theories of the policy process to explain state-level tuition policy change. Very little policy research examines theories of the policy process in concert. Moreover, the field of higher education policy studies...