Expand Economic Opportunity and Reduce Child Poverty

Expand Work Support Benefits

Public benefits provide critical work supports needed to gain and keep employment. Without adequate health care, child care, nutrition, and other basic resources, employment becomes out of reach, and families cannot escape poverty.

What Can Policymakers Do?

• Expanding food assistance not only helps reduce child and family hunger, but also stimulates local economies.

• Enhancing temporary financial assistance provides short-term financial help and guidance in gaining the work skills needed to find a job.
  
  
• Expanding child care assistance is essential for allowing parents to work the hours necessary to provide for their families.

• Enhancing health care coverage for both adults and children ensures that families remain healthy and productive.