Needy couples got cash and a spending plan. Results were good — and bad
In Liberia, joint financial planning boosted cash aid's benefits. It also had an unexpected consequence for some families.
Family income rose and poverty fell in 2025 — but safety net cuts could erase gains
An annual report from the Census Bureau shows the average family made more money in 2025 than the year before,…
Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change
It would slim regulation of the 60-year-old anti-poverty program and aim to save money. Advocates worry the changes could undermine…