Workforce development
Share 8963
Colleges Partner with Housing Authorities to Combat Student Homelessness
News Article
Oct 16, 2018
Some community colleges have found innovative partnerships with their public housing authorities may help combat student homelessness.
Income Supports and Work Requirement Policies: An Equity-Focused Policy Research Agenda
Policy Brief
Oct 9, 2018
This brief highlights evidence on income support policies, and associated work requirements, for families with young children and proposes a policy-focused research agenda designed to address knowledge gaps in two areas: (1) understanding disparities in participation in income supports and (2) asses
Sustainable Communities Innovation Challenge: Apply Now!
Interactive
This initiative is generating innovative ideas that will help us address the affordable housing crisis in America and further support our broad mission to create housing opportunities that are safe, sustainable, and affordable, while managing risk to protect lenders, homeowners, and taxpayers.
Sp
Share 8880
Kids Count Policy Report: Opening Doors for Young Parents
Publication
Young people are the workers of today and tomorrow.
New initiative seeks to help people help themselves to escape poverty in Chicago
News Article
Sep 25, 2018
In 17 years, the Family Independence Initiative has enrolled 3,000 families — four people per household on average — and is operating in 14 different cities across the country. Now the initiative is making a move into 10 neighborhoods across Chicago.
Evaluation of the Student and Family Stability Initiative
Case study
Jun 25, 2018
The King County Housing Authority (KCHA), in partnership with the Highline School District and the nonprofit social service organization Neighborhood House, launched the Student and Family Stability Initiative (SFSI) pilot program in 2013 to provide housing and employment supports to homeless and un
Career and Technical Education: Past, Present, and Future
Podcast
Sep 17, 2018
About MDRC’s “Evidence First” Podcast Series:
Policymakers talk about solutions, but which ones really work? Join Katie Beal, MDRC’s External Affairs Associate, as she talks with experts about the best evidence available on education and social programs that serve low-income people.