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Principal Author

: Amy Thompson, Policy Analyst

Ms. Thompson let the center August 08, 2008

Primary Editorial Support

:Frances Deviney,

, KIDS COUNT Director

Graphic Design

: Adam Fortner

Art provided by:

Alan Pogue, photography Molly O’Halloran, maps Amy Thompson, photography We thank the Marjorie Schultz Fund or Women at the Austin Community Foundation and the Annie E. Casey Foundation or unding this report. The fndings and conclusions presented in this report, however, are solely those o the Center or Public Policy Priorities, as are any errors or omissions.© Center or Public Policy Priorities, September 2008 You are encouraged to copy and distribute without charge with credit to CPPP.