Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) agencies are operating in a challenging post-recession environment with growing program demands and shrinking state and local budgets. This brief describes the changing demands on state TANF programs,…

Research shows a strong correlation between domestic violence and homelessness. One study found that at least one in four women were homeless as a result of domestic violence. In 2009, the Bill…

Of the 14.3 million children eligible for child care subsidies under federal rules, only 17% receive subsidies. This brief from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) presents data about the population of eligible…

In this brief from the University of New Hampshire’s Carsey School of Public Policy, the author examines findings that show the rise in father-provided child care. During the recent recession, many fathers lost wages or their jobs entirely. As a…

U.S. families living in poverty who survive without either income from a job or from government-sponsored cash assistance are sometimes referred to as “disconnected.” This research brief from Child Trends uses data from the 2011-2012 National Survey…