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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.
Stabilizing children’s lives when family income fluctuates from month to month Many US families have income that fluctuates considerably from month to month, but strategies are emerging to help them weather this instability.The ties that stabilize: How social networks and communities affect children There’s another safety net for families much closer to home: social networks and local communities.Change happens: It’s how we prepare for it that matters Completely preventing instability isn’t realistic. But with the right strategies in place, we can minimize the effects.Stabilizing children’s lives: Insights for research and action Too many children do not have a stable foundation, and instability in one or more areas threatens their well-being.Selling distressed loans to investors significantly cuts foreclosure rates The evidence from the FHA and FHFA is unequivocal: loan sales programs are highly valuable to taxpayers, borrowers, and investors.