Federal cash programs for child care and early learning are a lifeline for low-income parents, student families, and seasonal ...

Finances already looked tight for Jade Grant and her three children as she entered the year's final months. “Everyone’s birthday is back-to-back,” the 32-year-old certified nursing assistant said.

Researchers found that evictions fell 91% among Rx Kids-eligible moms in Flint in 2024. A recent state funding cut means the program can't grow as fast as it expected to. A fast-growing Michigan cash ...

A new study finds that a pilot program combining direct cash payments with wraparound support is helping Oregon youth ...