Feb 13, 2024 · How real families’ thriving is impacted by their support networks, and how future social policy can promote more connection.

Executive Summary Research shows that economic supports - such as cash assistance, child care, housing, food, transportation, and similar supports – are critical to family well-being and prevention. …

The impact of government policy on families is a critical topic that examines how various public policies affect the well-being and structure of family units in the United States. Families are recognized as …

Dec 6, 2025 · These arrangements create complex dynamics for government programs. Who counts as head of household for tax purposes? Whose income determines eligibility for benefits? How do you …

Nov 17, 2022 · The 147-page report, “‘If I Wasn’t Poor, I Wouldn’t Be Unfit’: The Family Separation Crisis in the US Child Welfare System,” documents how conditions of poverty, such as a family’s ...

Research has shown that when parents are absent, most children thrive best in kinship families, in which they are cared for by family members who can offer stability and continued connections to family, …

Aug 1, 2022 · The central point is that increasingly common characteristics of low-wage jobs such as scheduling unpredictability can have direct implications for family stress processes and ultimately …

Nov 1, 2020 · The interviews took place in the field, during a two-week Theatre Camp program. Theatre Campers’ narratives illustrate the paradox between state benevolence and youth development: many …

Jul 29, 2022 · Asked what more the government should do to support parents and children, Americans frequently mention forms of social or direct financial support, though Democrats and Republicans …

May 26, 2025 · Understanding Family Dynamics Family dynamics refer to the interactions and relationships within a family unit, influencing the behavior, well-being, and decision-making …