Addressing the Needs of Vulnerable Families During an Economic Crisis
When the economy takes a downturn, it often hits the most vulnerable families the hardest. Unfortunately, funding for social services and assistance programs tends to drop during times of economic struggle, when they are needed most.
This brief highlights the devastating impacts of poverty and economic shifts on vulnerable families, provides evidence for the increased risk of child abuse during an economic crisis, and identifies federal policies that can be implemented today to help states address the needs of high-risk families during this difficult economic period.
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Click here to download a PDF copy of the report.Click here to read a letter signed by over 100 organizations urging Congress to temporarily increase federal payments for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance as Congress drafts a new economic stimulus plan
Click here to read First Focus's Press Release about the report and letter.
