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