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…

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…

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…

Families play a large role in determining how we spend, save, and invest for the future. The Building Assets*Building Stronger Families financial education guide provides 50 financial literacy activities designed to help families talk about Money…

Prepared for the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Policy Development, Evaluation and Research by The Center for Youth and Communities and the Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy, Heller…

Broadband serves as a critical foundation for leveraging economic growth, improving education and health care, addressing energy and environmental challenges, promoting civic engagement, and expanding public safety responsiveness. The Federal…

This publication, produced by the Division of Reproductive Health within the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, highlights programs that have been successful…

As the United States continues to face high unemployment in the wake of the recent recession, federally funded workforce programs can play an important role in bridging gaps between the skills present in the workforce and the skills needed for…

The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) released this report on the role of community health centers in providing health care. This report provides an overview of community health centers and other types of Federally Qualified Health…