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Election 2004: Questions on the November ballot

  • Proposition 1A - Protection of local governmentrevenues
  • Proposition 61 - Children's Hospital Bond Act
  • Proposition 63 - Expansion and Funding of Mental Health Services. Income Tax on Millionaires.
  • Proposition 66 - Limiting the "Three Strikes" Law. Harsher Punishment for Sex Crimes
  • Proposition 67 - tax for emergency health care
  • Proposition 72 - employer-paid health insurance

Family economic success

Support systems

Community agencies can help families connect with public programs that provide crucial income supports

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Family support works

When support knocks at the door

Home visitors give new parents someone to turn to in times of stress

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"You can't help it if you're mad"

Tips for helping children learn to manage their anger

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Election 2004: Getting out the vote for kids

Advocates for children and families are active this year in a nationwide movement to get under-represented people to the polls

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