“Nearly one in four women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime. And slightly more than half of female victims of domestic violence live in households with children under age 12.” ChildrenAgeHalfFourViolenceFemaleVictimLifetimeHouseholdDomestic Violence Author:Lucille Roybal-Allard
“This October, we renew the fight against domestic violence and abuse in America. Together, we can eliminate domestic violence from homes across the country and ensure that our children grow up in healthy, peaceful communities.” ChildrenCountryHomeTogetherAmericaFightingGrowsCommunityGrowing UpViolenceHealthyAbuseOur ChildrenPeacefulDomestic ViolenceOctoberTogether We Can Author:Lucille Roybal-Allard
“I have long been a supporter of the Head Start program because each and every year I witness the dramatic positive impact that early intervention services have on children's lives in my congressional district.” YearsChildrenLongProgramImpactWitnessDramaticSupporterInterventionPositive ImpactHead Start Author:Lucille Roybal-Allard
“Head Start is designed to ensure that all children - regardless of their family's income, race, or ethnic background - are able to enter kindergarten ready to learn.” ChildrenAbleRaceReadyBackgroundsIncomeSurfingKindergartenHead StartEthnic Background Author:Lucille Roybal-Allard
“Growing up in a violent home is a terrifying and traumatic experience that can affect every aspect of a child's life, growth, and development.” ChildrenHomeGrowthGrowing UpGrowingDevelopmentAspectScaryViolentTraumatic Experiences Author:Lucille Roybal-Allard