Economic Security
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Improving Access to Public Benefits: Helping Eligible Individuals and Families Get the Income Supports They Need
2010
In 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act increased vital resources such as food stamps, unemployment insurance, and housing subsidies available to low-income families struggling through the recession. But not all families were able to gain access to and receive the benefits for which they were eligible. This report suggests that there is a need for funders, states, communities and the federal government to create more programs that low-income families can access.
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Building Family Economic Success: Foreclosure
2009
For many families, foreclosure signifies not only the loss of a home but also the loss of accumulated equity and good credit. Foreclosure can also affect employment, social networks, and threaten the strength and resiliency of an entire community. This brief details the Casey Foundation’s strategy to help families prevent economic setbacks including foreclosure while still promoting economic success and asset building among the most vulnerable families.
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