Family Income & Assets

Investing in America’s Workforce: Report on Workforce Development Needs and Opportunities: Nov 7, 2017; Report gives a snapshot of America's workforce development sector
The Health and Wealth Connection: Sep 29, 2017; Research brief examines how physical and financial well-being are intertwined
2017 KIDS COUNT Data Book: Jul 3, 2017; Tracking the well-being of children across the U.S.
“Financial Aid” That Does More: Susan Fitter Harris, Mar 31, 2017; Community colleges help students manage their finances along with their course loads
When Living Wage Jobs Are Out of Reach: Susan Fitter Harris, Feb 9, 2017; Education programs help fill the workforce skills gap
A Grassroots Solution to Rural Poverty That Traveled All the Way to the White House: Sherece Y. West-Scantlebury, Dec 7, 2016; A multi-generational approach to poverty that is working in Blytheville, Arkansas
The Path to Financial Stability: Juan Salgado, Dec 7, 2016; Helping people of all income levels reach financial goals
Explore the 2016 LISC Talks: Nov 21, 2016; View a series of talks given by community development leaders and visionaries at LISC’s 2016 National Leadership Conference
First Steps on the Road to Financial Well-Being: Final Report from the Evaluation of LISC’s Financial Opportunity Centers: Oct 18, 2016; Evaluation of LISC's Financial Opportunity Centers proves their value
Request for Proposals - Pay For Success (PFS) Projects: Sep 15, 2016; LISC offers competitive funding opportunity for selected Pay for Success initiatives.
Mapping Tool Provides Data on Equity and Inclusion: Jul 18, 2016; Data and mapping tool helps users understand current demographics and the benefits of greater equity.
What It’s Worth: Strengthening the Financial Future of Families, Communities and the Nation: Apr 4, 2016; New eBook spotlights information and ideas to improve the financial well-being of America's households
LISC’s Financial Opportunity Centers Show Real-Life Results: Jan 31, 2015; The Washington Post recently recognized LISC’s Financial Opportunity Centers as a successful vehicle for helping families and individuals achieve financial stability.
Improving economy leaves too many behind: Kevin Jordan, Oct 27, 2014; We need to recognize that the loss of manufacturing and construction jobs is a huge loss for low-income communties—and start working on a response that will fill those gaps.
New resource for integrated services delivery: Carl Vogel, Mar 19, 2014; A new website is a one-stop shop for resources for programs that mix employment, income support and asset-building services for low-income families.
Lessons on how to scale: Carl Vogel, Jul 15, 2013; A Q&A with Kevin Jordan about how LISC expanded its Financial Opportunity Center model across the country.
Mixed and matched: Jennifer Rodríguez, Oct 21, 2012; Pairing improvements to local infrastructure with social services and other supports is making a difference in low-income communities in Eastern North Philadelphia.
Measuring dollars and change: Loreal Mallett, Oct 15, 2012; A Q&A with Jennifer McClain, who helps Financial Opportunity Centers around the country use data to help clients improve their family finances

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