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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.
States are testing innovative strategies to help at-risk workers stay employed Eight states are developing immediate intervention strategies for employees whose work is disrupted by an illness or injury.The shutdown through the lens of families and children The shutdown has disrupted much more than government services, as thousands of families now face mounting instability.Most employers don’t help workers stay employed after illness or injury. Early intervention can help. Every year, millions of workers develop illnesses or suffer injuries that limit their ability to remain on the job.For housing authorities, "public charge" expected to sow confusion and add administrative costs The administration's proposed changes to immigration policy are already affecting some immigrant and noncitizen families who rely on housing assistance.Five trends to watch in community and economic development in 2019 Opportunity Zones were the big community development story in 2018 and will continue to be in 2019.Amid the shutdown, how many federal workers are also family caregivers? Thirty-six percent of federal employees report having child care responsibilities, and 14 percent report having responsibilities for an adult with special needs.
