Reports and Publications
In addition to the WPFP state partners' reports, the national Project team periodically releases materials on the conditions of low-income working families. WPFP publications also focus on how state and national policies can be strengthened to better assist these families in their pursuit of economic advancement and security. Project materials include a widely recognized national report on the conditions of low-income working families in the U.S. and policy briefs on key issues affecting low-income working families in the states.
National Report
In 2004, the Project released a national report assessing both state and national efforts on behalf of low-income workers. The report analyzes data depicting how state and federal governments are responding to crucial issues affecting low-income working families. The report calls for new approaches by state and federal policymakers and increased investments in programs that can lead to economic self-sufficiency for hardworking parents and their families.
WPFP State Progress
As a result of their involvement in the Project, state nonprofits have helped make substantial improvements in policies and practices around education and training, economic development and work supports to assist low-income working families achieve economic security. Read the latest progress report for an overview of policy accomplishments in the partner states, Strengthening State Policies for Working Families. To see a detailed discussion of state policy efforts, read WPFP State Policy Actions.
WPFP State Policy Academy Presentations
The WPFP holds annual cross-state meetings where partner organizations share and receive information on key state policy issues. These meetings often include specific policy academies that involve an in-depth examination of a particular issue. Below are materials that were developed and presented for these state policy academies. Please note that these presentations were developed and delivered by experts from national organizations that collaborate with the WPFP.
WPFP Policy Briefs
The Project periodically creates policy briefs that examine important issues effecting low-income working families. These briefs contain recommendations for strengthening state polices.
Below is a list of WPFP policy briefs.
Securing State Commitments to Family Economic Prosperity. (Winter 2007)
Strengthening State Financial Aid Policies for Low-Income Working Adults. (Fall 2007)
Strengthening State Adult Education Policies for Low-Skilled Workers. (Summer 2007)
Strengthening State Policies to Increase the Education and Skills of Low-Wage Workers (Spring 2007)
Using the American Community Survey to Strengthen State Policies (Winter 2006)
Promoting Student Success in Community Colleges by Increasing Support Services (Fall 2006)
Promoting Economic Self-Sufficiency as a State TANF Outcome (Spring 2006)
