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Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cause some DC-area families to lose an average of $187 in monthly benefits.
Escalating Immigration Policies Threaten California Immigrant Families Many California immigrant families reported concerns about engaging in essential activities such as going to work or taking children to school before the new administration took office, and mental health, basic needs, and legal supports are needed to help mitigate harm.The Trump Administration Has Proposed $27 Billion in Cuts by Block Granting Housing Assistance. That Could Worsen the Housing Affordability Crisis. The president’s budget proposed combining five federal housing assistance programs into one block grant—a move that would immediately and dramatically reduce the number of assisted households.How Local Leaders Can Create Inclusive Convenings for Refugee Workforce Efforts In Louisville, the workforce development board KentuckianaWorks is using a unique approach to building relationships between employers and refugees and motivating the collective action needed to improve refugees’ access to high-quality jobs.Without Clear Guidelines, Trump Accounts Would Mostly Benefit Already Wealthy Families A Republican proposal to create $1,000 investment accounts for all American children born between 2025 and 2028 intends to help the next generation build wealth but would primarily benefit wealthy families.More Americans Are Filing for Retirement Benefits Earlier—Their Long-Term Retirement Security Could Suffer as a Result Claiming Social Security early reduces a person’s monthly benefit and can threaten their and their families’ economic security in the long term.Proposed Medicaid Cuts Could Jeopardize Health Care Access for 3 in 10 Young Adults Medicaid makes health care accessible to more than 2.7 million young adults in the US. Making it more difficult to apply for and maintain benefits could make it harder for young adults to successfully transition to adulthood.
