Economics
These are anxious times for many American families. Rising unemployment, financial turmoil and the credit crunch have all added to what is now the biggest economic crisis since the Great Depression. President Obama says he has seen “glimmers of hope” in the struggling economy, but most Americans are simply trying to navigate the recession.
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WORK RESOURCES
A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on Work, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.
TANF, EITC AND WELFARE RESOURCES
A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on TANF, EITC and Welfare, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.
CHIP AND MEDICAID RESOURCES
A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on SCHIP and Medicaid, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS RESOURCES
A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on Housing and Homelessness, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.
HUNGER PROGRAMS RESOURCES
A comprehensive collection of data and reports that focus on Hunger Programs, along with an extensive list of experts in the field.
"Child Well-Being Index 2009"
This is the first-ever report on the impact of the current recession on the overall health, well-being and quality of life of America's children.
“AP Economic Stress Index: Measuring financial strain by county”
This interactive map allows users to pinpoint exactly how hard the recession has hit their areas, and how varied its effects have been over a region, as recently as March 2009.
