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By Priya Pandey and Emily Kim  In AAPI communities, the topic of mental health has been a cultural taboo for generations. For one of the authors, Emily—who’s second generation Korean-American–it was particularly difficult to start therapy due to the lack of culturally competent mental health…

Stephanie Schmit was quoted: “I’m nervous about what’s going to happen in a year or two years when those resources give out if we don’t get additional federal investment."

Since the monthly CTC payments have ended—at least for now—many are left feeling uncertain. Here is what families need to know about the CTC in 2022.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated and amplified the growing mental health need for young people of color...

"Last week, the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) released an analysis estimating that one million new children would be served with the increase in CCDBG funding."

"According to the Center on Law and Social Policy, the plan would benefit more than 1 million children with increased access to affordable child care and early learning services."

Today’s ruling to keep Title 42 in place means that children and families will continue to be subject to massive human rights violations, all under the false pretense of protecting public health.

The availability of child care remains about 12 percent lower than it was before 2020.

This article quotes Alycia Hardy: "For example, the availability of child care remains about 12 percent lower than it was before 2020, according to Alycia Hardy."

This Mental Health Awareness Month, Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration have the opportunity to create policy solutions that address the oppressive systems contributing to the youth mental health crisis and make bold moves to ensure a safe and hospitable planet.