Let’s Reassess Our Poverty Measures
U.S. Census Bureau released its annual statistics on poverty, but the data doesn’t tell us enough about families’ true economic well-being. Read about why we need a new metric to indicate economic well-being here.
Who We Are
The Center for the Study of Social Policy works to achieve a racially, economically, and socially just society in which all children, youth, and families thrive. We translate ideas into action, promote public policies grounded in equity, and support strong and inclusive communities. We advocate with and for all children, youth, and families marginalized by public policies and institutional practices.
Our Approach
Systems Reform
We draw on the latest research and work to make systems more responsive, accountable, and rooted in policies that ensure equity and inclusion for all children, youth, families, and communities.
Community Outreach
We believe in the power of communities to shape their futures. We work with communities across the country and with local systems to impact policy and systems change.
Policy
We work to influence public policy to create opportunity, advance equity, achieve impact, and scale results. We fight against inequitable policy proposals and promote policies that ensure equity and inclusion.
Featured Projects
Expectant & Parenting Youth in Foster Care
The Expectant and Parenting Youth (EPY) in Foster Care Initiative supports child welfare systems in building multi-generational strategies that meet the developmental needs of young parents and their children
upEND
In partnership with the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, the upEND movement works to create a society in which the forcible separation of children from their families is no longer an acceptable solution for families in need.
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