2022: A Bad Year for Housing Security in America
What do individual housing measures tell us about housing security in 2022?
Economic Security
Billions of Dollars Available for States and Communities to Invest in Care
More than $2.84 billion in flexible recovery funds are being used to support care projects; it’s not too late for others to do the same.
As Foreclosures Surge Towards Pre-Pandemic Levels, What Does it Mean?
The U.S. foreclosure rate is surging after a two-year lull, but that doesn’t mean a repeat of last decade’s foreclosure crisis.
Increasing Availability of Small Dollar Mortgages
Read FLH and CSEM’s response to the Federal Housing Admiration’s RFI on small dollar mortgages
What Are We Making Policy For?
If we are to chart a course to a more wise and equitable future, we will need to change our systems in ways that directly address wellbeing.
Families with Young Children Face a Labyrinth of Early Care and Education Programs
To better understand the issues around access to early care and education programs, we listened to the families trying to use them.
Chicago Residents Design Better Small Dollar Loans
Learn how CivicSpace hosted its first community design session for Chicagoland residents to weigh on predatory loan alternatives.
Tackling the “Why” Behind Food Insecurity
Indiana Chef and Social Entrepreneur talks about poverty and food insecurity — and how education and training might help combat them both.