Economic Security Programs Help Low-Income Children Succeed Long-Term

Abstract

Money matters. Many new studies in recent years show that raising incomes of poor parents alone has a direct constructive impact on improving the emotional and cognitive abilities of their children. They also have a measurable effect on improving their earning power as they turn adult and reducing the likelihood they will commit crimes. The authors summarize the most important findings here.

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Arloc Sherman

Arloc Sherman and Tazra Mitchell at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Washington, DC.

Tazra Mitchell

Arloc Sherman and Tazra Mitchell at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Washington, DC.