COVID-19 Cases Among California Child Care Facilities Are Mostly Among Staff and Parents, Not Children
California recorded 1,365 COVID-19 cases linked to child care facilities as of July 22; 261 were among children.
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It’s Back-to-School amid COVID-19, and Mothers Especially Are Feeling the Strain
Policy WatchThis post examines the effects of coronavirus on parents of children in school, including parents' worries about their children returning or not returning to school in-person, as well as how they're coping with personal worry and stress related to the pandemic.
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By Nearly a 2-1 Margin, Parents Prefer to Wait to Open Schools to Minimize COVID Risk, with Parents of Color Especially Worried Either Way
News ReleaseMost Say Things Will Get Worse Before They Get Better, and Just Over Half Now Say Their Mental Health is Worse Because of Coronavirus Worry and Stress As state and local officials prepare for the new school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, parents with children who normally attend school overwhelmingly prefer that schools wait to…
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KFF Health Tracking Poll – July 2020
ReportThis poll examines the public's views on reopening society during the coronavirus pandemic, as well as parents' worries when it comes to their children returning or not returning to school, the mental health and economic effects, and priorities for possible congressional action.
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KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: October 2021
Poll FindingThis report tracks the public's COVID-19 vaccine intentions, including parents' intentions for their children ages 5-11 who may soon become eligible to get a vaccine. It also examines workers' experiences with and views toward employer vaccine mandates and the public's holiday plans heading into the second holiday season under the pandemic.
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Policy Considerations as Children Ages 5-11 Become Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine
News ReleaseA new KFF issue brief lays out key factors for the successful rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations for younger children, ages 5 to 11. This week, the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) advisory committee will meet to vote on a request to authorize the Pfizer vaccine for younger children.
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Vaccinating Children Ages 5-11: Policy Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Issue BriefThis brief highlights key issues to consider for the vaccination rollout to younger children.
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Analysis Examines Insurance Coverage, Affordability and Access to Home and Community-Based Services for Children with Special Health Care Needs
News ReleaseA new KFF analysis examines key characteristics of children with special health care needs, the affordability and adequacy of their health coverage, and the implications for such children of potential new federal Medicaid money to assist families in caring for them.
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KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: Vaccination Trends Among Children And COVID-19 In Schools
Poll FindingThis report tracks parents' vaccine COVID-19 vaccine intentions for their children and finds that nearly half of parents of 12-17 year olds say their child has already gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. This report also examines parents' views on school policies and precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19 and keep children safe.
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Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Impacts and Vaccinations for Children
Issue BriefCOVID-19 has disproportionately negatively affected the physical and mental health, academic growth, and economic security of children of color. At the same time, the limited data available to date suggest some children of color may be less likely to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, leaving them at elevated risk as the virus continues to spread and as many return to in-person school.