2010

This brief examines the concept of asset poverty and estimates the proportion of families who are asset-poor. The brief also examines debt and the financial assets of families with children. The authors conclude with policy recommendations to promote the financial security of families with children.

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2009

This brief describes strategies to help lift families and children out of poverty and move toward greater economic security. These include building political will to reduce child poverty; strengthening the safety net; making wages work; helping low-income families keep more of what they earn; helping low-income families amass savings and assets.

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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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2009

This document tells how one organization in Des Moines, Iowa—and its Predatory Lending Task Force—helped residents, the community and the state fight for fair treatment of working class families against predatory mortgage lenders.

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2009

This report highlights the importance of assets in creating opportunities for the middle class. It details asset-building policies in the United States and Kansas as well as delineates asset-building priorities.

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