More children in poverty without CTC
The monthly child poverty rate increased from 12.1 percent in December 2021 to 17 percent in January 2022
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Cash Benefits During Baby’s First Years
A look at new national research and new state policy
Read MoreThis Could Make or Break Families
Making government benefits more accessible and efficient doesn’t usually get the spotlight
Read MoreSan Diego child care centers struggle
Even before COVID, hiring for child care was difficult because we undervalue and underpay the workforce
Read MoreUnstable Employment Increases Poverty
In an era of growing income inequality, the impact on a child can be devastating in their first six years.
Read MoreStudy of poverty impact on child health
Persistent child poverty along with family adversities may significantly impact adolescent health.
Read MoreChild Tax Credit support family expenses
From day care to avoiding debt, family experiences with CTC
Read MoreThe Struggle to Access the CTC
The CTC has made strides to ending child poverty but funds have yet to reach immigrant communities.
Read MoreEducating & lifting kids out of poverty
These payments are the first step to putting families and children first.
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