Family Support: Economic Stability and Child Development Programs
This act aims to help families escape poverty by simultaneously supporting both adults and children. It establishes new programs and streamlines existing ones to improve education, job skills, and financial stability, leading to better lives for all family members.
Key points
Establishment of an Interagency Council on Economic Mobility to coordinate government efforts against multigenerational poverty.
Introduction of two-generation programs that simultaneously support child development (e.g., school readiness) and increase adult earning potential (e.g., education, job training).
Ability to combine funds from various federal, state, and local programs for more effective family assistance.
Launch of performance partnership pilot programs to test new, cost-effective strategies for family support in different regions.
Ensuring public access to information on programs, their results, and best practices for broader implementation.
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