Poverty & Basic Needs
Strong communities, healthy families, and a thriving economy that benefit us all: That is the future we want for Washington state. Yet too many people are struggling to just get by. Our state legislature must enact policies that ensure everyone can afford the basics and live with dignity.
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Fact Sheet WorkFirst Cuts Must be Rolled Back
Fact Sheet Child Savings Accounts Put More Kids on Track for Success
Blog Post New “public charge” proposal would harm Washington families
Video/Webinar Senate Human Services Committee hearing on WorkFirst caseload declines
Blog Post Families face obstacles to economic security
Blog Post A good state budget is the best medicine
Blog Post Income gains are not being shared equally
Fact Sheet A Look at the Economic Well-Being of Washingtonians with Low Incomes
Brief/Report Why Families Fall Behind While Working to Get Ahead
Blog Post Washington state’s members of Congress should reject SNAP cuts in the Farm Bill
Blog Post Threats to food assistance in Farm Bill could harm thousands of Washington households
Blog Post Governor’s initiative on economic security is a big win for Washington’s families
Blog Post New Census Numbers: To Build Thriving Communities, Invest in Removing Barriers to Economic Security
Blog Post KIDS COUNT: Washington Continues to See Historic Progress in Kids’ Health Care Access
Blog Post President’s Budget Would Harm Washingtonians, Leave State on the Hook for Massive Costs
Blog Post Important gains have been made for a better future for our state, but more needs to be done
Blog Post Don’t Let the Talking Points Fool You: Senate Republicans’ Budget Proposal Is a House of Cards
Blog Post Lawmakers Must Protect the Wellbeing of Children, Families, and People with Disabilities
Blog Post Five Ways Trump’s Budget Proposal Would Harm Washington State
Blog Post Policymakers Have Opportunities to Advance Family Well-Being this Session
Fact Sheet Ensure All Washingtonians Have Food Security
Fact Sheet How Eliminating Asset Caps in Public Programs Could Help Participants
Blog Post Intergenerational Poverty Bill Would Help Lift Children and their Parents Out of Poverty
Blog Post Investments in Food Assistance Improve Child Well-Being
Blog Post Census Data Highlights Disparities in Economic Well-Being for Children of Color
Blog Post Raising Incomes for Home Care Workers Would Boost Economy
Blog Post Census Snapshot: Too Many Washingtonians Still Struggling to Make Ends Meet
Blog Post Raising the Minimum Wage Is an Investment in Washington’s Kids
Fact Sheet A Look at the Economic Well-Being of Washingtonians with Low Incomes 2016
Blog Post More Washington Kids Have Health Coverage, but Poverty Still a Roadblock
Blog Post Report: Changes Needed So Washington’s Kids Have Chance for Bright Future
Blog Post Lawmakers Can Prevent Thousands of Washingtonians from Losing Food Assistance
Blog Post Proposed Two-Generation Legislation is Important Step in Improving Family Economic Security
Blog Post We Need a Two-Generation Approach to End Child Poverty
Blog Post Scraping By Isn’t Enough: What the Poverty Data Doesn’t Show
Blog Post Deadline Approaching for Best Chance to Feed Hungry Kids in Our State
Blog Post Today is the 50th Anniversary of Medicaid
Blog Post NEW REPORT: Too Many Kids Are Being Left Behind in Economic Recovery
Blog Post Help for Struggling Families: A Disappearing Act
Blog Post Washington State Lagging in Key Measures of Progress
Blog Post Invest in TANF to Help Strengthen Families
Fact Sheet Temporary Assistance for Needy Families