Strong and healthy families
A safe and stable home environment creates the foundation for all mobility outcomes. Individuals who grow up in families with sufficient financial resources, stable housing arrangements, and good physical and mental health are more likely to experience positive economic mobility outcomes at every life stage.
Family stability is bolstered by financial security, workforce, health, housing, and justice strategies.
What sorts of strategies strengthen family stability?
Health and well-being strategies can increase access to care, improve child and adult health, and reduce household stress and uncertainty
Workforce development strategies can improve access to childcare, boost family income, and increase the amount of time parents are able to spend with their children
Justice and public safety strategies can eliminate the criminalization of poverty, reduce unnecessary incarceration, and help formerly incarcerated individuals successfully re-enter society
Housing strategies can prevent evictions, create healthier home environments, and strengthen housing affordability
Community development and financial security strategies can improve access to employment, increase financial stability, and foster greater family wealth building
How are you hoping to strengthen family stability?
Health and well-being
Sample evidence-based strategies:
- Community health programs
- Health systems navigation assistance
- Substance use prevention programs
Workforce development
Sample evidence-based strategies:
- Childcare subsidies
- Living wage laws
- Predictable scheduling policies
Justice and public safety
Sample evidence-based strategies:
- Diversion programs
- Mentoring, counseling, and case management
- Re-entry programs
Housing
Sample evidence-based strategies:
- Eviction, displacement, and homelessness prevention
- Home ownership programs
- Housing quality programs
Community development and financial security
Sample evidence-based strategies:
- Financial literacy programs
- Financial navigators
- Safe and secure banking