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Policy and Research

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With partner organizations across Florida, we bring to light information about key issues that affect women and girls.
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Women Seen and Heard

Each year, we host our Women Seen and Heard program after Florida’s 60-day legislative session to allow community members to have an intimate discussion with their elected officials about legislation that impacts women, children and families.

Status of Florida Girls

September 2019

The two-part Status of Florida Girls research reports are the first nationwide to identify Florida’s most vulnerable girls. Overall, while most Florida girls are faring well, significant numbers are suffering serious traumas and safety compromises. There are significant rates of violence and victimization among certain segments of girls in their communities, particularly girls of color and those identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual or unsure. Girls living in rural areas also experienced more reports of bullying, less access to a safe parent or teacher and an increased frequency of below average or failing grades. The findings are relevant to resolving chronic failures by child-serving systems and organizations and to address teen substance abuse, sexual and commercial trafficking exploitation, suicide and other poor health and justice outcomes.
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Executive Summary

The Status of Women in Florida by County: Health & Well-Being 

May 2018
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A new county-level analysis of the health status of women in Florida, released by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) in partnership with the Florida Women’s Funding Alliance (FWFA), finds that women in Florida have higher rates of AIDS and diabetes, slightly more days per month of poor mental health, and lower access to health insurance coverage than women in the United States overall. The report recommends policies that could address health disparities for women of color, increase the supply of quality mental healthcare providers, and support those with health issues and their caregivers through paid family and medical leave and paid sick days.
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Status of Women in Florida by County: Employment & Earnings​ Report

April 2018

This report examines data on women’s employment, earnings, and occupations and trends over time, including research and analysis necessary to make data-driven decisions. Released by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research in partnership with Florida Philanthropic Network and Florida Women’s Funding Alliance. The Women’s Foundation of Florida is co-chair of the Florida Women’s Funding Alliance.
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Status of Women in Florida by County: Poverty and Opportunity Report

December 2016

This report finds that despite top rankings in the nation on women’s business ownership, women in Florida have higher rates of poverty, lower educational attainment and lower access to health insurance coverage than women in the United States overall. The Status of Women in Florida by County: Poverty & Opportunity was commissioned by Florida Women’s Funding Alliance (FWFA), an affinity group of Florida Philanthropic Network (FPN). The Women’s Foundation PBC is a steering committee member of FWFA.
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  • Who We Are
    • Leadership
    • Elected Official Advisory Board
    • Contact Us
  • What We Do
    • Florida Women’s Funding Alliance
    • Women in Leadership >
      • Women on the Run
      • Women on the Bench
      • Women on Board Leadership Academy
    • Girls STEAM
    • Professional Development
    • Policy and Research
    • Racial Justice
    • Grants and Giving
    • Raise the Bar
  • Get Involved
    • Internships
  • Donate