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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.
At the intersection of black, trans, and poor In 2015, at least 21 trans women were murdered; 19 of them were women of color.Maryland teams up with England to expand apprenticeships The Children’s Guild is partnering with British training providers who have expanded and improved apprenticeships in a range of occupations.TANF realities can hinder child care and job training support To move families toward self-sufficiency, TANF must allow for intensive services, basic education, skill development, and high-quality child care.Poor nutrition leaves kids vulnerable to lead poisoning—and not just in Flint The conversation about what to do about lead exposure has to include all the ways we may be underinvesting in the health of vulnerable children.Proposed earned income tax credit expansions could penalize marriage for many low-income workers From TaxVox: This move would not only provide a disincentive to marriage, it would be unfair to many already-married couples.Pell grant formula simplification: How the details matter A simplified Pell grant formula can make financial aid more predictable and effective for low-income students.
