As part of our ongoing commitment–in partnership with The Urban Institute–to providing information and resources related to the goals of Stepping Stones, please find below a summary of recent research on issues of economic security and financial independence for women and their families.

This research is summarized and compiled for The Women’s Foundation by Liza Getsinger of The Urban Institute, NeighborhoodInfo DC.

Financial Education and Wealth Creation News

The Urban Institute explores whether low wage workers are are destined for low income at retirement.  (Abstract) (Full text)

Jobs and Business Ownership News

Harry Holzer asks whether living wage laws do (and can) matter. (Abstract) (Full text)

Child Care and Early Education News

The National Center for Children and Poverty finds that chronic absences as early as kindergarten have a significant impact on educational performance in first grade. (Abstract) (Full text)

DC could be a more family-friendly city through investments in education, affordable housing and revitalizing neighborhoods. (Abstract) (Full text)

Health and Safety News

The Kaiser Family Foundation releases new fact sheet on women’s insurance coverage.

Other News and Research

A nationational investment in children before they enter public schools would pay off. (Abstract) (Full text)

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