Quick Facts
- 1 in 3
Today, nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese.
percent of median income for a two-parent family exceeded by annual cost of center-based infant care
In 40 states and the District of Columbia, the average annual cost of center-based infant care exceeded 10 percent of the state’s median income for a
81% of womenwho experience rape, stalking or physical violence by an intimate partner report health impacts such as PTSD symptoms and injury.
1 in 4 womenis the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime.
12 million women and menare victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States every year.
3 out of 4 domestic violence survivorswho used support groups, counseling, supportive services and legal advocacy rate these services as “very helpful.”
95% of survivorsreport being more hopeful about the future after seeking and receiving help from a domestic violence program.
47 MillionWomen with access to new prevention-related services without paying more
Eight new services are available under the health care law, explains HHS Secretary Sebelius in her recent blog. See all 22 covered services for women
Funds to Neighborhood Organizations
Through the end of June 2011, the Strengthening Communities Fund program expended $39 million in Recovery Act dollars.