PolicyLab Report Highlights Key Policies to Strengthen Economic Security for Families
PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has released a new report that reviews scientific evidence supporting ten key economic security policy areas. Developed in collaboration with the Maternity Care Coalition (MCC), the report concludes that expanding or introducing these policies could strengthen financial stability for children and families, especially as cost-of-living pressures continue to rise. Although the report is targeted mainly at policymakers in Pennsylvania, it also offers relevant insights for officials in other states.
“Studies indicate that only about half of individuals born in the 1980s—many of whom are now parents of young children—earn more than their parents did, which raises significant concerns about children’s financial security and opportunities for upward mobility,” said Dr. Meredith Matone, Director of PolicyLab. “Our review highlights how programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and Head Start can positively influence children’s long-term health, education, and financial outcomes when families receive support starting in pregnancy and early childhood.”
This report is part of PolicyLab’s Evidence to Action series, which translates high-quality academic and community-based research into practical recommendations that policymakers can use to improve outcomes for children and families.
“The findings provide a roadmap for state legislators in Pennsylvania and nationwide to strengthen economic security for families now and in the years ahead,” said Rebecka Rosenquist, PolicyLab’s Deputy Director for Policy and Strategy.
“We analyze how each policy area affects children’s long-term health, educational success, and financial stability, and assess the potential benefits of expanding or introducing these policies. While each policy is important on its own, implementing them together could create meaningful progress for children and families.”
“Studies indicate that only about half of individuals born in the 1980s—many of whom are now parents of young children—earn more than their parents did, which raises significant concerns about children’s financial security and opportunities for upward mobility,” said Dr. Meredith Matone, Director of PolicyLab. “Our review highlights how programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and Head Start can positively influence children’s long-term health, education, and financial outcomes when families receive support starting in pregnancy and early childhood.”
This report is part of PolicyLab’s Evidence to Action series, which translates high-quality academic and community-based research into practical recommendations that policymakers can use to improve outcomes for children and families.
“The findings provide a roadmap for state legislators in Pennsylvania and nationwide to strengthen economic security for families now and in the years ahead,” said Rebecka Rosenquist, PolicyLab’s Deputy Director for Policy and Strategy.
“We analyze how each policy area affects children’s long-term health, educational success, and financial stability, and assess the potential benefits of expanding or introducing these policies. While each policy is important on its own, implementing them together could create meaningful progress for children and families.”
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