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Action Alert! (pdf) House Budget Reverses Smart Start Progress 2002 State of the Child Address Get Involved in SS/Strong Future SS/Strong Future Related Research 2 page flyer about Smart Start/Strong Future (pdf) OMB - Smart Start Budget Info (pdf)
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Health,
Safety and Success for Alaska's Children What
is Smart Start / Strong Future? It continues a comprehensive plan to protect children, invest in proven prevention programs to break the cycle of family violence, and help children succeed in school, and in life. Smart Start/Strong Future is also an important crime-fighting tool. Research tells us abused children are more likely to become perpetrators themselves and that, conversely, children raised in quality early childhood programs are less likely to be criminals as adults. Smart Start/Strong Future requires a few strategic new investments in state and community programs, continued support for successful programs, and innovative new laws. Why
We Need Smart Start / Strong Future Quality preschools improve school success and reduce crime. At-risk children enrolled in quality early childhood programs are less likely to be arrested for violent crime. They are more likely to be good students and finish high school. Preventive health care pays off. Pregnant women without health insurance are less likely to get prenatal care and thus more likely to have babies with costly outcomes such as low birth weights or alcohol-related birth defects. Good child care is good for business. Parents content with their child care arrangements are more attentive workers and less likely to quit their jobs. It will save money. Over the long term, Smart Start/Strong Future will reduce future state costs for crime, health care and welfare. |
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