Stable and healthy families
Overview
A stable and healthy 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.
Evidence-based strategies
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This ranking is based on the number of studies that have been conducted on programs and practices within this category, weighted by the rigor of the research design in those studies and the magnitude of the effects. |
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Providing low-income residents with broadband internet access, hardware subsidies, and digital skills classes
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Housing and community development |
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Supervision, curricula, programming, and healthy learning environments for children ages 0-5
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Early childhood |
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Using legislative, operational, and financial methods to facilitate the construction of more affordable housing
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Housing and community development |
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Providing coaching, coursework, tools, and more for participants to improve their short- and long-term financial wellbeing
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Financial security |
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Reducing or eliminating financial penalties, waiving debt, and expunging records for minor offenses
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Justice and public safety Financial security |
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Providing unconditional cash transfers to residents at regular intervals
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Financial security |
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Preventing gun violence through limiting gun access and circulation, and raising public awareness
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Health and well-being Justice and public safety |
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Increasing housing stability for tenants at risk of displacement and homelessness
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Housing and community development Justice and public safety Financial security |
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Removing cost and distance barriers to healthy food for children and families
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Health and well-being |
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Eliminating financial, physical, and other barriers to health care access and quality
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Health and well-being |
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Requiring all employers within a jurisdiction to pay wages adjusted to local living costs
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Financial security |
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Ensuring that existing affordable homes and rental units remain safe, healthy, and high-quality
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Housing and community development Health and well-being |
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Supporting residents in accessing care, understanding health information, and making informed decisions
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Health and well-being |
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Helping residents balance work, health, and caring for family
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Post-secondary education and workforce development Financial security Health and well-being |
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Improving resident experience in learning about, applying to, and receiving aid
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Financial security Health and well-being |
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Reducing STI transmission and unintended pregnancy by teaching and encouraging safer behavior and decision-making
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K-12 education Health and well-being |
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Positioning students to be physically and emotionally ready to learn
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K-12 education Health and well-being |
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Increasing access to high-quality health care and education for new and expecting families
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Health and well-being Early childhood |
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Direct supports for foster youth, training programs for prospective foster parents, foster care models, and programs aiming to preserve and reunify families
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Health and well-being |
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Supporting wealth creation for low-income households through a range of savings models
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Financial security |
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