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Understanding more about young adults’ eligibility and participation in social safety net programs can inform efforts to support young adults during periods of instability.
Paid Leave Is a Worthy Goal, but so Is a Secure Retirement Policymakers have developed proposals that would use Social Security to fund paid parental leave.Who Would Benefit from Elizabeth Warren’s Student Loan Forgiveness Proposal? Warren's plan would cancel most outstanding student debt held by households making up to $250,000.America’s Housing Is Getting More Crowded. How Will That Affect Children? Living in a crowded home can negatively affect academic performance and physical and mental health.Five Common Misconceptions about Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are not only for building or construction trades, but many industries ranging from IT to hospitality.Three Ways Hospitals and Health Systems Can Improve How They Invest in Affordable Housing Hospitals and health systems are acknowledging the importance of stable housing on health outcomes.The $10 Million “Chicago Prize” Seeks to Boost Neighborhood Revitalization The Pritzker Traubert Foundation seeks to support revitalization projects on the South and West Sides of Chicago.