Towards the Other Side: Past the Pandemic and Beyond to an Equitable Recovery

Key Takeaways

Massachusetts ranked #1 nationally in measures of child well-being, but the state’s successes have been uneven.
Even before the pandemic, poverty rates for children of color and for children in Gateway Cities were double or more than the statewide average.
The pandemic hit communities unevenly and made disparities more stark.
Federal funds will help repair the damage caused by the pandemic.
The state budget will be a critical tool for building beyond recovery towards true equity.