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Indiana organizations launch prenatal and young child family security collaboration 

HANNA RAUWORTH
HANNA RAUWORTH
Hanna Rauworth is the Health & Environmental Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper, where she covers topics at the intersection of public health, environmental issues, and community impact. With a commitment to storytelling that informs and empowers, she strives to highlight the challenges and solutions shaping the well-being of Indianapolis residents.

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The Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute, United Way of Central Indiana and Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence announced a new initiative to support policies for the economic security of families with children aged newborn to 3.  

“Economic support during the critical early years of a child’s life benefits both parents and children, leading to improved health and economic stability throughout their lives,” said Ryan Myers, government relations and public policy manager for United Way of Central Indiana. 

The 18-month project began in December 2024 and focuses on the benefits families see when supported by policies like paid family leave, child tax credits and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families programming. 

“Policies like child tax credits or paid family leave would demonstrate the depth of our commitment to our children and the generations to come, while also acknowledging the difficulties of raising a family during a cost-of-living crisis,” said Olivia Smith, tax and budget analyst at the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute. 

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$150,000 will be used from the Pritzker Children’s Initiative to research barriers to economic security for families with young children and explore policy options, raise awareness and empower civic engagement. 

“Supporting families in the early years will create brighter futures statewide,” said Erin Macey, director of Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute. “By funding this opportunity, the Pritzker Children’s Initiative is contributing to the evolution of an Indiana where all children can thrive, and we at the Institute are grateful they share our vision of this future.” 

To receive updates about the collaboration’s efforts, reach out to institute@incap.org

This reporting is made possible by a grant from the Indianapolis African-American Quality of Life Initiative, empowering our community with essential health insights. https://iaaqli.org/ 

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Contact Health & Environmental Reporter Hanna Rauworth at 317-762-7854 or follow her on Instagram at @hanna.rauworth. 

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Hanna Rauworth is the Health & Environmental Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper, where she covers topics at the intersection of public health, environmental issues, and community impact. With a commitment to storytelling that informs and empowers, she strives to highlight the challenges and solutions shaping the well-being of Indianapolis residents.

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