Self-regulation skills include the capacity to complete tasks, remain organized, and control one’s emotions and behaviors. The use of these skills can support a person’s ability to find, retain, and progress in employment. Some TANF programs have…

This brief looks at how young people ages 14 to 24 can access cash assistance through the TANF program and the effectiveness of this program in meeting young people’s needs. It discusses opportunities for and challenges with accessing TANF…

Research shows that single-gender programs have an impact on reducing teen pregnancy, yet there are few evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs designed specifically just for men, especially young Black and Hispanic males. To address…

This brief looks at the challenges and opportunities for young people ages 14 to 24 to access the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit. It also covers ways these tax credits are intended to meet the needs of young people and how…

This report reviews how the COVID-19 pandemic recession has had a disproportionately negative economic impact on women and persons of color in the workforce, particularly those working previously in the service industry. This impact points to a…