Research & Reports: Family Economics
Addressing the Needs of Families During an Economic Crisis
December 17, 2008
Highlighting the devastating impacts of poverty and economic shifts on vulnerable families and provides evidence for the increased risk of child abuse during an economic crisis.
The Cost of Doing Nothing
December 16, 2008Finding that the United States will suffer a future economic loss of over $1.7 trillion if the current recession drives an additional 3 million children into poverty, as has been predicted.
Children in Poverty
September 2, 2008
Revealing that in 2007, 13.3 million children were living in poverty.
The Child Tax Credit: A Snapshot of Families Left Out
June 4, 2008
Illustrating the importance of lowering the income floor for the Child Tax Credit.
The Impact of the Mortgage Crisis on Children
May 1, 2008
Revealing that 2 million of America's Children will be impacted by the foreclosure crisis.
A Child-Friendly Economic Stimulus
Proving that it is crucial that the welfare of America’s children be included in the economic stimulus discussion.
An Improved Child Tax Credit: Good for the Economy, Good for Kids
Reducing the income floor from of the Child Tax Credit would mean added benefits to the families and would increase spending as a result of increased resources
Family Tax Policies: What They Are and Why They Matter
August 8, 2007
There are four key tax policies that provide more money for families with children than all other federal programs combined, including educational programs, health care insurance for children, and nutritional assistance.
