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Sharing the latest discoveries, news, and events on poverty and economic mobility.

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Child cash benefits improve child health and development internationally

Feature | Nov. 20, 2024

Student-led civic design workshop reimagines Michigan eviction court forms

News Release | Nov. 18, 2024

Financial institutions open Detroit area locations based on racial makeup

News Release | Nov. 14, 2024

Experts, policymakers highlight new studies showing statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave would benefit workers, economy

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Democrat & Chronicle | Jan. 2, 2025

Will paying new mothers cash reduce child poverty? What to know about guaranteed income

Bridge Michigan | Dec. 27, 2024

Opinion | Rx Kids should help, but it can't do it alone

Brookings Institution | Dec. 20, 2024

Scaling up prenatal and infant cash prescriptions to eradicate deep infant poverty in the United States

Gothic stone arches in the Law Quadrangle

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Events

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Poverty Doesn't Pause: Housing Insecurity During a Pandemic

Jan 29

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Off Campus Location

Using New Homelessness Data Profiles for Education and Advocacy

Jan 31

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Off Campus Location

Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America

Apr 4

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Off Campus Location

Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America