Vulnerable Families
NH Public Radio: Report: One-quarter of U.S. households with young children struggle to find child care
Todd Bookman of New Hampshire Public Radio recently reported on the nationwide dearth of adequate child care, citing new research from Jess Carson at the Carsey School of Public Policy. Carson, along with additional researchers from UNH, authored the brief: Childcare Remains Out of Reach for... Read MoreAlso in UNH Today...
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12/09/21Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: The solution is no secret, we can fix child care
Child care accessibility and affordability continue to impact people across the U.S., and the issue has been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic... -
12/06/21NH Business Review: The high cost of a child care crisis
Data shows that the number of New Hampshire-licensed child-care providers has grown 17 percent since the start of the pandemic. However, according to... -
11/11/21Valley News: Women recount sexual harassment at Upper Valley cleaning companies
In a recent article by The Valley News, countless women have spoken out about their first hand sexual harassment encounters while working for the... -
11/08/21Valley News: White River Junction child care facility closing amid staffing shortages
As a result of staffing shortages many childcare facilities have had to close leaving parents desperate for alternatives. White River Junction...
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09/13/21 - Sentinel Source: Challenges to Rural Community Depend on LocationMany rural communities have been struggling with the migration patterns increasing population prices and the COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the issue of affordable housing.... Read More -
09/13/21 - NH Business Review: NH has long had a child care problem, but the pandemic has made it worseNew Hampshire's labor shortage has been exacerbated due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has extremely impacted a child care shortage, causing providers to close down or to scale back... Read More -
08/02/21 - Valley News: Norwich Parents Cut Back On Work Because Of Lack Of DaycareThe Valley News recently reported on findings that a lack of child care Norwich and surrounding towns has resulted in parents cutting back on work to stay home with children. The... Read More -
07/02/21 - Fosters Daily Democrat: UNH research finds half of N.H. Residents Buy Local Farm Food a Few Times a MonthA recent study published by the Carsey School of Public Policy and conducted by UNH researchers Jess Carson, Analena Bruce, and Isaac Leslie found that half of New Hampshire... Read More -
07/01/21 - NH Public Radio: Half of N.H. Residents Are Buying Farm Fresh Foods 'A Few Times A Month'A study by UNH researchers found that half of New Hampshire residents are buying food from local farms at least a few times a month. Read More -
06/02/21 - The Daily Yonder: Historic Expansion of Anti-Poverty Programs Comes With an Expiration DateJess Carson, a research professor at the University of New Hampshire's Carsey School of Public Policy, recently told The Daily Yonder that people living in rural areas will more... Read More -
05/19/21 - The Laconia Daily Sun: As Families Struggle, Some States Lead the Way on Childcare, Paid LeaveJess Carson, a research professor at the Univeristy of New Hampshire's Carsey School of Public Policy, was recently quoted in The Laconia Daily Sun regarding her research on how... Read More -
05/10/21 - WMUR: NH Businesses Want Employees Back – Shortage of Child Care in NH Stands in WayAccording to research published by Jess Carson, research assistant professor with the Carsey School, the pandemic has highlighted the fragility of New Hampshire's child care... Read More -
05/07/21 - Seacoastonline: Why are rural New England renters getting more COVID assistance than more expensive places?A recent article by Seacoastonline.com reports that struggling renters in rural Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine are among those receiving the most COVID-19 rental assistance in... Read More -
01/04/21 - NH Public Radio: Many N.H. Families Opting Out of Preschool and Kindergarten During PandemicCarsey School Research assistant professor Jess Carson reports that families have likely opted out of in-person classes because of "COVID-19 restrictions in classrooms or the... Read More