The Family Economic Policy Lab is committed to advancing social and economic justice for all families and communities. PI: @hamiltonleah
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From our #CoFATC project, highlighting participant perspectives on how refundable tax credits can provide meaningful financial support.
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From our #GiveDirectly #WNC project, highlighting participant perspectives on how flexible cash support helped families catch up on expenses and continue recovery efforts.
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From our #HudsonUP project, highlighting participant perspectives on how consistent cash support can reduce pressure and create space to navigate uncertainty.
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On #WorldChildrensDay and #GlobalDayOfParents, this reflection from our CoFATC project highlights how financial support can create more time for families.
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From our HudsonUP project, highlighting participant perspectives on how consistent cash support helps cover essential expenses and improve financial stability.
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From our CoFATC project, highlighting participant perspectives on how predictable financial support can help reduce stress over time.
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From our GiveDirectly WNC project, highlighting participant perspectives on how flexible cash support helped meet immediate needs during disaster recovery.
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From our HudsonUP project, highlighting participant perspectives on how consistent cash support contributes to stability across multiple areas of life.
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From our CoFATC project, highlighting participant perspectives on how financial support can serve as a lifeline during times of strain.
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From our HudsonUP project, highlighting participant experiences with how guaranteed income supports stability during unexpected moments.
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💵New Report: The HudsonUP Basic Income Pilot examines how consistent cash support impacts financial stability over time.
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From our CoFATC project on how tax credits support families and reduce financial stress.
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How do tax credits support families?
Our CoFATC Year One Report explores the impact of the Colorado Family Affordability Tax Credit.
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From our GiveDirectly WNC project on disaster recovery and community resilience.
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📢New report: GiveDirectly WNC examines how direct cash support shaped recovery for families in Western North Carolina.
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“If Colorado’s design were implemented in every US state, #ChildPoverty nationwide could be reduced by more than one-third.” Stephen Roll, Jenn Finders & Leah Hamilton discuss why CO's gains are at risk & this is a key moment.
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Research by CSD & @PolicyFamily, in partnership with @garycommunity, @ColoradoKidsOrg, & Child Trends, shows that CO lifted >52K kids out of poverty last year.
@NColtrain (@denverpost) discusses the study & how a new policy shaped options for one family.
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The @denverpost's @NColtrain reports that Colorado’s Family Affordability Tax Credit cut #ChildPoverty in the state by 40.5%. The results come from a forthcoming study by researchers with CSD & @appstate’s Family Economic Policy Lab (@PolicyFamily): denverpost.com/2025/12/31/co…
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HudsonUp Participants Explain What #guaranteedincome Means To Them #basicincome #UniversalBasicIncome @MeetHudsonUP
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