Research-To-Practice Brief

How Do Economic Supports Benefit Families and Communities?

Providing access to tangible resources can strengthen families and communities by avoiding and de-escalating crises, reducing parental stress, increasing access to safe housing and reliable childcare, and ensuring children have the material items they need to thrive. This brief discusses the impact of community-based strategies, connections, and collaborations that offer economic supports to address families’ basic needs, keeping children safe and families together. These include housing supports, food assistance, financial supports, employment assistance, early care and education services, legal services, and medical and behavioral health care.

Source
Partner Resources
Topics/Subtopics
Employment
Education and Training
Asset Building
Supportive Services
Child Care
Child Welfare
Health/Behavioral Health Referrals and Supports
Housing Assistance
SNAP/Food Assistance
Special Populations
Publication Date
2022-02-15
Section/Feed Type
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