Research on youth aging out of foster care often focuses on deficits, emphasizing risk factors and what young people don’t have and didn’t do. So... Read More
‘We start with the hypothesis that every mom’s situation is different. We have really learned that when you provide flexible cash, everyone can access what... Read More
‘In child welfare, you start the relationship with a report in your hand that accuses you of being a bad parent. I can’t think of... Read More
‘Psychological costs like shame and stigma have always been a feature of assistance programs. You are scrutinized as to why you need assistance, and that... Read More
‘The pandemic reinforced a need for assistance that’s flexible and that provides folks with choice, dignity and the trust to make decisions about what they... Read More
“This is a big moment. Families absolutely should be getting more support than they’re getting right now, and policymakers are talking about doing things that... Read More
‘By relying on CPS to respond to issues of poverty and adversity, we’re creating a heightened sense of insecurity for families that’s counterproductive to everything... Read More
In New York City, 44% of Black children, 43% of Latino children and 19% of white children can expect to experience an investigation in childhood.... Read More