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Women Seen and HeardEach 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.
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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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May 2018
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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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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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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