FEATURE
Moving into Adulthood: Implementation Findings from the Youth Villages Transitional Living Evaluation
This report takes a closer look at a program that is intended to help youth who were formerly in foster care or juvenile justice custody, or who are otherwise unprepared for adult life, to make the transition to independent living.
Explore social sector research that works to improve social safety nets for vulnerable people. This includes government assistance programs in food and nutrition, medical care, unemployment, and child support.
RESEARCH RELATED FUNDING
This trend line represents foundation funding for research & publication in this specific issue area. Data are from grants awarded by the FC 1000, a national sample of 1,000 of the largest grantmakers by total giving.
% OF TOTAL FUNDING (2013)
Graph represents all funding for this issue area; the highlighted arc represents the proportion awarded explicitly for research and publication.
TITLES RECENTLY PUBLISHED
Cash Empowers: Rise Up Cambridge bridges gaps for families
Jun 27, 2023
Publisher(s): Cambridge Community Foundation
Immigrant and Native Consumption of Means‐Tested Welfare and Entitlement Benefits in 2020
Jan 31, 2023
Publisher(s): Cato Institute
Opportunities to Improve Food Equity and Access in Massachusetts
Jun 3, 2022
Publisher(s): Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB)
Overview of Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs
Jun 1, 2022
Publisher(s): National Immigration Law Center
TITLES FROM THE ARCHIVES
Get the Facts! Public Benefits that Can Help You with Basic Living Costs
Mar 1, 2005
Publisher(s): Chicago Jobs Council
Paychecks & Poverty: Real Household Budgets of Welfare-to-Work Participants
Apr 1, 2002
Publisher(s): Chicago Jobs Council
Critical Issues & Initial Answers: Recommendations for TANF Reauthorization
Dec 1, 2002
Publisher(s): Chicago Jobs Council
Help to Keep Going as Long as They Need Me: A Report on Seniors Raising Children
Apr 1, 2006
Publisher(s): Center for Impact Research
Knocking on the Door: Barriers to Welfare and Other Assistance for Teen Parents
Apr 1, 2002
Publisher(s): Center for Impact Research
Less Than Ideal: The Reality of Implementing a Welfare-to-Work Program
Feb 1, 2001
Publisher(s): Center for Impact Research