Newsroom Press Releases Investing in Children Key to Righting California Economy, According to New Children Now “Report Card” January 6, 2009 The issues weakening California children’s well-being are also undermining the economic prosperity of the state as a whole, according to a new study.   Only 1 in 8 Children's Educational TV Programs Meet High Quality Standards, According to New Study by Children Now November 12, 2008 A new study by Children Now reveals substantial deficiencies in children’s educational television programming and raises serious doubts about broadcasters’ commitments to the nation’s children.   State’s Future Depends on Coordinated, Community-Based Solutions to Improve Children’s Outcomes, New Children Now Report Shows October 22, 2008 To shore up California’s economic and civic outlook, state and community leaders, advocates and concerned citizens must work to address the many local environmental factors that together influence children’s development, according to a new report by Children Now.   View all press releases Press Coverage California, other states face tough budget choices San Diego Union-Tribune, June 30, 2009 Lawmakers around the nation spent Tuesday in grueling, around-the-clock budget sessions as they struggled to avoid government shutdowns and other painful cuts, with the most dramatic negotiations unfolding in California amid a historic $24.3 billion deficit. California comtemplating rewrite of social contract San Diego Union-Tribune, June 7, 2009 With empty pockets and maxed-out credit, California is debating whether it can continue honoring all parts of its social contract with the state's most vulnerable residents. Study: NFL TV ads full of violence, sex, alcohol Washington Post, January 29, 2009 Half of the commercial breaks during NFL telecasts show at least one advertisement featuring sex, drugs or alcohol, according to a study by a nationwide nonprofit group. View all press coverage