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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.
Expanding Down Payment Assistance Awareness Could Help More People Afford a Home More than 1,600 programs offer down payment assistance nationwide, but many new homebuyers don’t know they may be eligible for assistance.Considering the Impacts of Federal Infrastructure Investments on Racial Equity Historically, federally funded infrastructure has reinforced patterns of disinvestment rooted in systemic racism, but with large new investments in infrastructure, policymakers can improve conditions and repair communities.Reducing Subsidized Child Care Costs Can Help Families during a Crisis Most states and territories reduced Child Care Development Fund copayments to $0 for some period during the pandemic, which helped alleviate financial burdens on families using subsidized child care—a strategy that could also help in future crises.Addressing Rural Health Disparities Requires Trust, Data, and a Focus on Equity A recent Urban event brought together experts on rural health equity to offer strategies for rural practitioners to form partnerships, use data, and access financing to address health challenges.How States Can Ensure Equitable Funding for All Community College Students Using per student funding data, we find wide variation in funding equity across states, raising concerns about the need for states to pay more attention to allocating funds to maximize opportunities for economic mobility.Using the Capital for Communities Scorecard to Better Allocate Public Dollars for Social Impact Local San Francisco policymakers were able to prioritize social impact in two recent requests for proposals by adding the Capital for Communities Scorecard into their application process.
