This Portfolio of Research in Welfare and Family Self-Sufficiency describes the major research projects of the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation’s Division of Economic Independence. The Portfolio is divided into four sections – TANF and…

In this report from Ascend at the Aspen Institute, the authors outline the emerging case for two-generation approaches to moving parents and families toward economic security. The report outlines key trends and data that are prompting the need for…

This handbook, created by the advocacy organization Wider Opportunities for Women, provides step-by-step tools for case managers to use to help domestic violence survivors move toward economic security. First, the handbook gives an overview of the…

This fact sheet for community organizations and leaders offers recommendations for handling economic downturns within communities. Topics include instilling a sense of safety, calming the public, self-efficacy, and hope. The publication explains…

Employers often partner with community colleges in Learn and Earn models of talent development, which integrate important aspects of employment and education to help working learners move along education and career pathways to earning family…

Washington state was among an initial cohort of Harvard University's Center on the Developing Child innovation clusters, a network of pilot sites within the state that links human service programs with university-based…

In 2012, the Utah Legislature passed the Intergenerational Poverty Mitigation Act, recognizing that children in the cycle of poverty and welfare dependency experience barriers to stability and opportunity. This bill requires the…

Many State TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) programs identify literacy services as a critical program component to provide participants. However, as most States experience budget shortfalls and are pressured to focus on job placement…

The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) maintains this comprehensive map of all State child support enforcement web pages.

MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's web site dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. Whether buying a home, balancing a checkbook, or investing in a 401(k), the resources on MyMoney.gov can help individuals…