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The Herman Trend Alert March 9, 2011 The Toll for Failing to Invest in Young Children When society fails to invest in its young children, the expenses are high and far-reaching. In fact the costs are staggering, especially when compared to the investments to avoid these consequences. A new analysis by an economist and two criminologists for the Pew Center for the States reports the little-known huge price tag. They estimate the social costs caused by an array of bad outcomes including child abuse and neglect, high school dropouts, criminal activity, teen pregnancy, drug and alcohol abuse, and other health problems. Investments in evidence-based early childhood programs could significantly diminish these expensive social ills. States face the choice of paying now or paying later every day, when they make decisions about investing in new generations. These young people are tomorrow’s students, parents, employees, and citizens. Research has demonstrated that supporting healthy early childhood development—from before birth through age five—produces substantial educational, social and financial benefits for children and their communities. The costs are staggering: Societal costs for medical and mental healthcare and services, like foster care, total more than $30,000 for an abused child. When a teenager has a child, the nation pays $120,000 for expenses including medical care, social assistance programs, and efforts to deal with higher rates of abuse and neglect among these young parents. High School dropouts each cost society $250,000, through lower earnings and benefits. Treatment, medical care and other societal costs caused by a drug abuser amount to $250,000. Societal costs for an alcoholic, such as medical problems, car crashes and lost productivity at work, add up to $230,000. The purpose of this study was to help policy makers and the public fully evaluate the consequences of funding decisions. It also looks at resources the US could redirect to more cost-effective policies in the future as proven preventive measures reduce crime, school failure and health problems. We applaud the important work of The Pew Center on the States, a division of The Pew Charitable Trusts that identifies and advances effective solutions to critical issues facing states. Expect more research to focus on these kinds of critical social issues. For more information, visit www.pewcenteronthestates.org. © Copyright 1998- by The Herman Group, Inc. -- reproduction for publication is encouraged, with the following attribution: From "The Herman Trend Alert," by Roger Herman and Joyce Gioia, Strategic Business Futurists. (800) 227-3566 or http://www.hermangroup.com. The Herman Trend Alert is a trademark of The Herman Group, Inc." WHO SENDS OUT YOUR NEWSLETTERS? We are convinced there is no better choice than ours! We have happily used DataBack Systems to deliver The Herman Trend Alert for over 10 years and. Visit their website (http://www.databack.com) or call Byron directly at 503.941.0427. You'll be glad you did. IS YOUR EMPLOYER AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE®? Our effective, onsite seminars, workshops, and consulting can help you get there. We offer 1-, 2-, 3-hour, and full-day programs to help you communicate what it takes to become an Employer of Choice® and inspire your folks to get it done. In the future, being an Employer of Choice® will not be optional. Call Carol at 336-210-3547 to arrange a no-obligation conference call. Or order the electronic version of the Employer of Choice book on your desktop for only $17.80 @ http://hermangroup.com/store/books_all.html#2. STRUGGLING TO FIND THE PEOPLE YOU NEED? VETJOBS CAN HELP! Recently, hundreds of thousands of jobs remain unfilled due to a lack of capable people. If you are looking for qualified candidates, you need to hire a veteran using VFW-sponsored VetJobs, the largest military employment site on the Internet. Thousands of returning veterans are looking for good jobs now. Mention this ad in The Herman Trend Alert and receive a 10% discount on job postings. Call Ted Daywalt at 877-838-5627 or inquire at info@VetJobs.com. Herman Trend Alerts are produced by the Herman Group, strategic business futurists, Certified Management Consultants, authors, and professional speakers. New subscribers are welcome. There is no charge for this public service. The Herman Trend Alert is received by over 30,000 subscribers in 78 countries, in addition to other websites and printed magazines. Do you enjoy receiving this weekly e-mail update? Contact us about our co-branded Trend Alert service. Click here to sign up for the Herman Trend Alert. Subscribe or Unsubscribe to weekly Herman Trend Alert View this week's Herman Trend Alert Archived Weekly Herman Trend Alerts

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