MA: Family/Father Issues
Majority of married same-sex couples say marriage equality threatened
Twenty years after Massachusetts became the first state to permit marriage equality, a majority of same-sex married couples say it had a profound …
MA diaper distribution program helps families make ends meet
Supporters of a federal pilot program to distribute diapers to low-income families in Massachusetts hope to build upon its success. More than 1 …
Stalled Farm Bill puts pressure on MA food banks
Massachusetts food banks are struggling to keep up with demand as the Farm Bill remains stalled in Congress. The bill is renegotiated every five …
Legislation aims to classify book bans as federal civil rights violations
New federal legislation would classify discriminatory book bans as violations of federal civil rights law. The Books Save Lives Act would ensure …
MA family child care providers ease shortage, seek greater state backing
Advocates in Massachusetts say increasing the pay of smaller, family child care providers could help ease the shortage and provide economic benefits …
MA 'baby bonds,' expanded tax credits aim to end racial wealth divide
Legislation introduced in Massachusetts aims to reduce the racial wealth gap by creating a statewide "Baby Bonds" program. It is a publicly-funded…
Diaper Pilot Program Aims to Keep Families Healthy, Working
Massachusetts groups will be part of a new federal pilot program to help low-income families ensure they have the diapers they need to keep both babie…
MA Part of Growing State Movement for Expanded Tax Credits
Massachusetts is on track to become the eighteenth state this year to enact targeted tax credits to help alleviate childhood poverty. New polling …
MA Lawmakers Work to Enhance Tax Credits for Working Families
As state lawmakers in Massachusetts debate the final details of tax legislation, community groups are urging them to include refundable tax credits …
Report Shows Steep Decline in MA Maternal Health
Racial and gender inequities in Massachusetts have contributed to a steep decline in maternal health, according to a new report. The Department of …
Inaccessible, Unaffordable Child Care Hurts MA Families
Massachusetts ranks first in the nation for education and children's health but a lack of quality child care poses great challenges for families…
Advocates Push for 'Tax Fairness' with Expanded Child Tax Credits
As Massachusetts lawmakers work to finalize tax-relief measures, advocates for low-income families are calling for an expansion of tax credits proven …