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    • Heather Hahn, associate vice president of Urban’s Center on Labor, Human Services, and Population, joins cohost Sarah Rosen Wartell for a conversation about the complexities of safety net programs and what the evidence shows about access, eligibility, and people’s experiences with these supports.

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    Research Areas Child welfare
    Tags Disability Insurance Refundable tax credits Hunger and food assistance Families with low incomes Poverty Welfare and safety net programs From Safety Net to Solid Ground
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