Material Listing

This page provides access to tables outlining the poverty thresholds since 1978, by size of family and number of children under 18.

This brief highlights the challenges of low-wage work. Sufficient income, assets, human and social capital are noted as key policy areas to meet family economic security. State-by-state policy and context profiles are available via the NCCP website.

This brief covers data and statistics on low-income children in the U.S. living in immigrant families. The brief includes an overview of federal and state policy involving immigrant access to vital services/public benefits, e.g. food stamps.

This brief provides state-by-state percentages of children in low-income families, including percentages based on age, parents with a high school degree, living with a single parent, and living with two immigrant parents.

This document gives basic information on the numbers and percentages of children living in low-income and poor families. Data includes information on employment, education, family structure, age, race and ethnicity, immigrant status, and geography.

These findings and recommendations are based on eleven months of experience working in the field with partners in 19 pilot projects.

A report completed by the Urban Institute for DHHS that examines screening and assessment issues related to barriers to employment among TANF recipients, including domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health, and learning disabilities. (103 pages)

This Government Accounting Office (GAO) report on federal and state implementation of the Family Violence Option recommends that HHS identify and promote promising practices.

This memo addresses some of the questions raised by states related to the TANF Final Rules released on 4/12/99.

The summary includes a discussion of those sections of the Final Rule related to state implementation of the Family Violence Option (FVO).

On April 12, 1999, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final set of regulations to provide federal, state and tribal governments with direction in the administration of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Before issuing the Final Rule, HHS published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that included key provisions of TANF. The notice provided the public with an opportunity to submit comments regarding the proposed regulations.

This guide provides general information on the minimum wage, including facts at a glance and FAQ. Additional resources are highlighted.

This document covers basic Q&A about the minimum wage and also includes live links to supplemental resources such as state minimum wage and exemptions to the minimum wage.

This table lists the states with minimum wages higher than the federal minimum wage. State wage amounts are also provided.

The report finds contract costs were lower than expected and positive economic development outcomes.

This guide includes information on living wage ordinances, frequently asked questions about them, resources on living wage from EPI, and a review of living wage ordinances in place as of 2001.

This document provides basics information on selected rights to family medical leave, discrimination protection, and wages and hours.

This document provides Q&A explaining unemployment benefits, discussing eligibility in circumstances involving dv, and describing the application process for benefits.

Background on the WIA and its reauthorization status is included as are possible policy responses to the issue.

It describes available language and job training services available to this population, summarizes pertinent research, and offers policy and practice recommendations.

Sections include how to apply, what to do if an employer is not following VESSA, and rights to UI. Sample letters and documents are provided.

This document, in Q&A format, provides basic information on hiring discrimination, workplace safety, health care, language rights, wages and hours, joining a labor union and law enforcement actions.

This document provides Q&A explaining legal definitions of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful discharge. Action steps involving possible legal remedies are briefly outlined.

This document is a primer on employer background checks for jobseekers, including why they might be conducted and how they might be conducted. Special attention is paid to rights and remedies under the FCRA.

This fact sheet makes a case through statistics and information for why employers should prioritize addressing domestic violence.