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Resources Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: A Guide to Entry-Level Jobs and Training and Education Opportunities for Making Connections Communities

This publication, part of a series developed by the Center for Social Policy for communities participating in the Casey Foundation's Making Connections initiative, focuses on how the provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) can be used to support the training and educational development of residents in these communities. more >>

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: A Guide to Housing Related Opportunities for Making Connections Communities

This guide, part of a series developed by the Center for the Study of Social Policy for communities participating in the Casey Foundation’s Making Connections Initiative, details the opportunities for housing stability and economic success proffered by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for low-income communities. Also included is a summary of ARRA provisions related to housing and funding opportunities for those institutions working with populations who can directly benefit from the economic stimulus bill. more >>

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Guide to Opportunities to Assure Children are Healthy and Prepared to Succeed in School for Making Connections Communities

This guide, part of a series developed by the Center for the Study of Social Policy for communities participating in the Casey Fuondation's Making Connections initiative, explains how the provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act can be used to ensure that children can read at grade level by third grade, are screened for developmental delays, and receive appropriate follow-up services. more >>

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Making the Most of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: A Guide for Asset-Building Leaders

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), passed in 2009, creates more than $787 billion in new funding, of which more than $16 billion will be allocated to programs and services that target those populations most affected by the economic downturn. This guide is designed to help leaders learn more about the funding opportunities provided by the stimulus bill to help low-income families build assets. more >>

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Principles for State Implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

With states preparing to allocate money through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, several nonprofit organizations came together to outline principles that states can use to ensure that the stimulus money helps stabilize the economy. This guide contains those recommendations as well as a list of endorsing organizations. more >>

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