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Austin Ranks Number One
in growth and economic segregation
The U.S. Census Bureau ranks Austin as the fastest growing major city in the nation, while another recent study shows prosperity is not shared by all.
Segregated City, a report released by Richard Florida and the Martin Prosperity Institute, takes a new approach to studying economic segregation in America by focusing on income, education, and occupation. The study finds that Austin is ranked number one among large metros in the United States for economic segregation, finding that those without a high school degree are highly segregated within the city.
Richard Florida is the Director of the Cities Project at The Martin Prosperity Institute housed at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management.
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Despite Some Gains, 25% of Texas Kids Live in Poverty
new report provides policy recommendations
One in four Texas children live in poverty, threatening their potential and the state's continued prosperity. According to State of Texas Children 2015, a recently released report from the Center for Public Policy Priorities, improvements in health care and school nutrition don't compensate for inadequate investments in education and child protection. State of Texas Children 2015 is part of Texas Kids Count, a project of the Center for Public Policy Priorities, and is supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas. Click here for full report and CPPP policy recommendations.
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Children's Mental Health Plan
A coordinated five-year plan to improve the wellness of children in Travis County
The Travis County Children's Mental Health Plan is a coordinated, five-year plan to improve the wellness of children and youth in Travis County. The plan is built upon three assumptions:
(1) investments in prevention and early intervention can result in significant community savings;
(2) social and emotional development are essential to school readiness, academic success and economic prosperity; and
(3) a comprehensive, coordinated children's behavioral health system can help maximize resources, minimize duplication of services, and divert high-risk children and youth from the criminal justice and foster care systems.
Click here to access the full report.
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Study shows calls for help increased 143% in the suburbs
2-1-1 Call data shows community needs and trends for the Greater Austin area
Since 1996, United Way for Greater Austin (UWATX) has helped residents navigate the complex system of health and human services in Central Texas through its Navigation Center: a simple,
one-call access point to nonprofits and government resources.
The most recent data showcases the suburbanization of poverty in our region. While 2-1-1 call volume stabilized in Central and East Austin, UWATX found a significant increase in call volume from outlying areas, including Pflugerville, Manor, San Marcos and portions of Bastrop County.
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Texas: The fifth fastest diversifying State in the U.S.
Brookings Institute predicts the U.S. will be "majority-minority" by 2044
The United States is projected to be "majority-minority" by 2044, according to the Bookings Institute Diversity Explosion interactive. Generally, younger age groups are much more diverse than older age groups.Some diversity stats for Texas: - Share of people of color 19 and under: 67%
- Share of people of color 65 and older: 34%
Click here to view the interactive map detailing the diversification rate for the Austin-Round Rock MSA.
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Foundation Communities Tax Preparation Software
Free and easy to use tax preparation software to help low income individuals
Foundation Communities Tax Centers are open and ready to help local clients file their taxes. For those who cannot make it to one of their locations, they now offer TaxAct, an online tax preparation software. Households earning less than $51,000 annually who access the software using the Community Tax Centers dedicated URL, won't be charged a cent for preparing and filing online.
The TaxAct link is available by clicking here, or you can locate it through www.communitytaxcenters.org.
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Community Health Forum
Learn about strategies to improve community health
A public forum on the Austin/Travis County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) will be held on Tuesday, March 31st, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Austin City Hall. The forum will focus on reviewing progress made in the first year of the three-year health plan and discussing objectives and strategies for year two.
Since August 2011, the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department, Travis County Health and Human Services and Veteran's Services, Central Health, St. David's Foundation, Seton Healthcare Family, Austin/Travis County Integral Care, Capital Metro, and other partners have been leading a comprehensive community health planning effort to measurably improve the health of Austin/Travis County residents.
Click here to review the full Health Assessment and Improvement Plan.
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Free Women's Resource Fair
To provide services to homeless and low-income women and children
The Austin Young Lawyers Association puts on the free Women's Resource Fair each year for homeless and low-income women and children. The Women's Resource Fair will be held on Saturday, March 28th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m at the Schmidt-Jones Family Life Center, 1300 Lavaca Street.
The Women's Resource Fair offers free medical services, legal services, mental health services, education and employment counseling, debt and credit counseling, a free clothing closet, free hair-cuts, free breakfast and lunch, and childcare during the event. There are no qualification requirements.
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CAN is a partnership of governmental, non-profit, private and faith-based organizations which leverage mutual resources to collectively improve social, health, educational and economic opportunities in our community.
CAN Partners: Austin Chamber of Commerce, Austin Community College,
Austin ISD, Austin/Travis County Integral Care, Capital Metro, Central Health, City of Austin, City of Pflugerville, Community Justice Council, Del Valle ISD, Goodwill Industries of Central Texas, Greater Austin Asian Chamber, Greater Austin Black Chamber, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber, Huston-Tillotson University, Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT), Manor ISD, One Voice Central Texas, Seton Healthcare Family, St. David's Foundation, St. Edward's University, Travis County, United Way for Greater Austin, University of Texas at Austin, and Workforce Solutions - Capital Area
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