Blog post How Cities Can Sustain Benefits Access for Young Adults
Amelia Coffey, Heather Hahn
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Public benefits, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid, can provide vital support for young adults, many of whom are in education or training, have relatively low wages, or have just started families. In a blog coauthored by Andrew Moore from the National League of Cities and Amelia Coffey and Heather Hahn from the Urban Institute, we explore how recent federal cuts to public benefits could affect young adults and what cities can do to ensure they have continued access.

Research and Evidence Tax and Income Supports Family and Financial Well-Being
Expertise Social Safety Net Transition-Age Young People
Tags Transition-age youth Welfare and safety net programs