Improving Work Supports: Closing the Financial Gap for Low-Wage Workers and their Families

This paper is from the Economic Policy Institute and provides an overview of why work supports are needed to sustain working families in the United States. Work support benefits can help low-wage workers close the gap between earnings and expenses to support their families. Researchers provide an overview of existing work support programs and offer recommendations for enhancing such programs.

Record Type: 
Research-To-Practice Brief
Publication Date: 
October, 2007
Date: 
October 2007
Source: 
Partner Resources
National/International: 
National
Topics/Subtopics: 
  • Employment
    • Employment Retention
  • Supportive Services
    • Post-employment Supports