Economic Support

Economic support programs are intended to serve people who are unemployed, disabled, have low earnings, or experience other economic or material hardship. They operate under two broad categories: social insurance (such as Social Security and unemployment insurance) and means-tested transfers (such as SNAP/Food Stamps and Medicaid), sometimes called social assistance.

Webinar Icon

Approaches to Reducing Administrative Burdens in Accessing and Maintaining Services from Government Agencies and Public Programs

  • Carolyn Barnes, Elizabeth Bell, Meredith Dost, and Donald Moynihan
  • Webinar
  • September 25 2024
Webinar Icon

Policy and Practice Approaches To Supporting Low-income Renters At Risk of Eviction

  • Michael Lens, Eva Rosen, and Jennifer Prusak
  • Webinar
  • June 12 2024
Webinar Icon

The Effects of Immigration Enforcement on Vulnerable Individuals and Communities

  • Michael T. Light, Joaquín Alfredo-Angel Rubalcaba, and Asad L. Asad
  • Webinar
  • April 24 2024