Research & Reports: Family Economics

Turning Point: The Long Term Effects of Recession-Induced Child Poverty
May 12, 2009

Finding  that children who fall into poverty durning an economic recession fare worse far into adulthood than their peers who avoided it all together.


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, 2008

Finding 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.



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