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Center for Urban Families – Baltimore
www.cfuf.org
The Center for Urban Families (CFUF) was formerly known as the Center for Fathers, Families and Workforce Development. In 2007, we changed our name to more accurately reflect our integrated approach to connecting men and women to career paths and strong family models. Central to CFUF’s mission is the belief that men—the most disconnected and underserved citizens in urban communities—who connect with women, their children, and the workplace are key to the restoration of stability and optimism.
The Center for Urban Families (CFUF) was formerly known as the Center for Fathers, Families and Workforce Development. In 2007, we changed our name to more accurately reflect our integrated approach to connecting men and women to career paths and strong family models. Central to CFUF’s mission is the belief that men—the most disconnected and underserved citizens in urban communities—who connect with women, their children, and the workplace are key to the restoration of stability and optimism.
Father Project – Minnesota Twin Cities
www.goodwilleasterseals.org
Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota’s FATHER Project offers services for low-income, noncustodial dads to help them support their children financially, emotionally, and physically. At the FATHER Project we believe that the positive involvement of both parents is important to the healthy development of children and increases their chances of leading a safe, happy childhood and growing into mature adults. Since 1999 the FATHER Project has been changing lives for Minnesota fathers and their families.
Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota’s FATHER Project offers services for low-income, noncustodial dads to help them support their children financially, emotionally, and physically. At the FATHER Project we believe that the positive involvement of both parents is important to the healthy development of children and increases their chances of leading a safe, happy childhood and growing into mature adults. Since 1999 the FATHER Project has been changing lives for Minnesota fathers and their families.
Fathers’ Support Center – St. Louis
www.fatherssupportcenter.org
Fathers’ Support Center, St. Louis continues to strive to create positive outcomes for children and families by helping fathers become responsible parents committed to cohesive family relationships. Our mission is to foster healthy relationships by strengthening families and communities. FSC remains the primary organization within St. Louis to provide a comprehensive array of services for men
Fathers’ Support Center, St. Louis continues to strive to create positive outcomes for children and families by helping fathers become responsible parents committed to cohesive family relationships. Our mission is to foster healthy relationships by strengthening families and communities. FSC remains the primary organization within St. Louis to provide a comprehensive array of services for men
Minnesota Fathers and Families Network
www.mnfathers.org
MFFN enhances healthy father-child relationships by promoting initiatives that inform public policy and further develop the field of fatherhood practitioners statewide.
MFFN enhances healthy father-child relationships by promoting initiatives that inform public policy and further develop the field of fatherhood practitioners statewide.
National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute
www.nlffi.org
The National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute brings together nationally recognized leaders in the fields of Latino health, education, social services, and community outreach. Our mission is to build upon Latino cultural strengths and traditions and offer a path for men of all ages to become Un Hombre Noble, or a Noble Man.
The National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute brings together nationally recognized leaders in the fields of Latino health, education, social services, and community outreach. Our mission is to build upon Latino cultural strengths and traditions and offer a path for men of all ages to become Un Hombre Noble, or a Noble Man.
National Fatherhood Leaders Group
www.nflgonline.org
The mission of the National Fatherhood Leaders Group is to provide collaborative leadership to support individuals and organizations working to build and sustain the fatherhood field and to raise the awareness of the importance of fathers in the lives of all children and families.
The mission of the National Fatherhood Leaders Group is to provide collaborative leadership to support individuals and organizations working to build and sustain the fatherhood field and to raise the awareness of the importance of fathers in the lives of all children and families.
National Partnership for Community Leadership
www.npcl.org
NPCL is a nonprofit organization created for charitable and educational purposes whose mission is to improve the governance and administration of nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations and strengthen community leadership through family and neighborhood empowerment.
NPCL is a nonprofit organization created for charitable and educational purposes whose mission is to improve the governance and administration of nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations and strengthen community leadership through family and neighborhood empowerment.
Women In Fatherhood, Inc.
www.womeninfatherhood.org
WIFI is an organized voice of women with diverse perspectives and experiences. We are a national 501(c)3 comprised of women with direct or indirect professional involvement in the responsible fatherhood field. The mission of Women In Fatherhood is to contribute to and advocate for family and community well-being through the support of positive father involvement and healthy family relationships.
WIFI is an organized voice of women with diverse perspectives and experiences. We are a national 501(c)3 comprised of women with direct or indirect professional involvement in the responsible fatherhood field. The mission of Women In Fatherhood is to contribute to and advocate for family and community well-being through the support of positive father involvement and healthy family relationships.
Social and Economic Justice (back to top)
Appleseed
www.appleseednetwork.org
A nonprofit network of 16 public interest justice centers in the United States and Mexico, Appleseed is dedicated to building a society in which opportunities are genuine, access to the law is universal and equal, and government advances the public interest. Appleseed uncovers and corrects injustices and barriers to opportunity through legal, legislative and market-based structural reform.
A nonprofit network of 16 public interest justice centers in the United States and Mexico, Appleseed is dedicated to building a society in which opportunities are genuine, access to the law is universal and equal, and government advances the public interest. Appleseed uncovers and corrects injustices and barriers to opportunity through legal, legislative and market-based structural reform.
Applied Research Center
www.arc.org
A RC is a racial justice think tank and home for media and activism. ARC is built on rigorous research and creative use of new technology. Our goal is to popularize the need for racial justice and prepare people to fight for it. By telling the stories of everyday people, ARC is a voice for unity and fairness in the structures that affect our lives.
A RC is a racial justice think tank and home for media and activism. ARC is built on rigorous research and creative use of new technology. Our goal is to popularize the need for racial justice and prepare people to fight for it. By telling the stories of everyday people, ARC is a voice for unity and fairness in the structures that affect our lives.
Center for Employment Opportunities
www.ceoworks.org
The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) is dedicated to providing immediate, effective and comprehensive employment services to men and women with recent criminal convictions in New York. Our highly structured and tightly supervised programs help participants regain the skills and confidence needed for a successful transition to a stable, productive life. CEO’s vision is that anyone with a recent criminal history who wants to work has the preparation and support needed to find a job and to stay connected to the labor force.
The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) is dedicated to providing immediate, effective and comprehensive employment services to men and women with recent criminal convictions in New York. Our highly structured and tightly supervised programs help participants regain the skills and confidence needed for a successful transition to a stable, productive life. CEO’s vision is that anyone with a recent criminal history who wants to work has the preparation and support needed to find a job and to stay connected to the labor force.
Insight Center for Community Economic Development
www.insightcced.org
The Insight Center for Community Economic Development is a national research, consulting, and legal organization dedicated to building economic health in vulnerable communities. We develop and promote innovative solutions that help people and communities become, and remain, economically secure.
The Insight Center for Community Economic Development is a national research, consulting, and legal organization dedicated to building economic health in vulnerable communities. We develop and promote innovative solutions that help people and communities become, and remain, economically secure.
Insight Center’s Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Initiative
www.insightcced.org/communities/Closing-RWG.html
The Insight Center’s Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Initiative is a national effort to address the wealth gap that leaves the average American family of color with only 16 cents for every dollar owned by the average white family. To close this gap in the next generation, we have brought together over 150 scholars, advocates, and practitioners of color to inform the national economic debate with diverse perspectives and provide policy solutions to create a more inclusive and equitable future for all Americans.
The Insight Center’s Closing the Racial Wealth Gap Initiative is a national effort to address the wealth gap that leaves the average American family of color with only 16 cents for every dollar owned by the average white family. To close this gap in the next generation, we have brought together over 150 scholars, advocates, and practitioners of color to inform the national economic debate with diverse perspectives and provide policy solutions to create a more inclusive and equitable future for all Americans.
Kirwan Institute
www.kirwaninstitute.org
The Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at the Ohio State University partners with people, communities, and institutions worldwide to think about, talk about, and engage issues of race and ethnicity in ways that create and expand opportunity for all. We envision a society and world that is fair and just for all people, where opportunity is not limited by race, ethnicity, gender, or class, where democratic ideals inform social policy, and where all people recognize and embrace the universal responsibility that each person has for the welfare of every other person.
The Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at the Ohio State University partners with people, communities, and institutions worldwide to think about, talk about, and engage issues of race and ethnicity in ways that create and expand opportunity for all. We envision a society and world that is fair and just for all people, where opportunity is not limited by race, ethnicity, gender, or class, where democratic ideals inform social policy, and where all people recognize and embrace the universal responsibility that each person has for the welfare of every other person.
National Coalition for the Homeless
www.nationalhomeless.org
NCH is a national network of people who are currently experiencing or who have experienced homelessness, activists and advocates, community-based and faith-based service providers, and others committed to ending homelessness. While working to create the systemic and attitudinal changes necessary to prevent and end homelessness, we simultaneously work to meet the immediate needs of people who are currently or who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. Our first principle of practice is that people who are currently or who have formerly experienced homelessness must be actively involved in all of our work. NCH engages in public education, policy advocacy, and grassroots organizing, and focus on housing justice, economic justice, health care justice, and civil rights.
NCH is a national network of people who are currently experiencing or who have experienced homelessness, activists and advocates, community-based and faith-based service providers, and others committed to ending homelessness. While working to create the systemic and attitudinal changes necessary to prevent and end homelessness, we simultaneously work to meet the immediate needs of people who are currently or who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. Our first principle of practice is that people who are currently or who have formerly experienced homelessness must be actively involved in all of our work. NCH engages in public education, policy advocacy, and grassroots organizing, and focus on housing justice, economic justice, health care justice, and civil rights.
Seedco
www.seedco.org
Seedco is a national nonprofit organization that works in 16 states and Washington DC to help low-income people and communities move toward economic prosperity. We achieve our mission by working with networks of local partner organizations to help low-income people move toward economic prosperity by providing access to jobs and workplace benefits; helping achieve financial stability; and creating a path to reach upward financial and career mobility.
Helping jobseekers is only one part of our broader approach against poverty. We also work with employers, government agencies, and other institutions to improve the quality of jobs and promote wider availability of work supports.
Seedco is a national nonprofit organization that works in 16 states and Washington DC to help low-income people and communities move toward economic prosperity. We achieve our mission by working with networks of local partner organizations to help low-income people move toward economic prosperity by providing access to jobs and workplace benefits; helping achieve financial stability; and creating a path to reach upward financial and career mobility.
Helping jobseekers is only one part of our broader approach against poverty. We also work with employers, government agencies, and other institutions to improve the quality of jobs and promote wider availability of work supports.
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity
www.spotlightonpoverty.org
Spotlighton Poverty and Opportunity is a foundation-led, non-partisan initiative aimed at ensuring that our political leaders take significant actions to reduce poverty and increase opportunity in the United States. We bring together diverse perspectives from the political, policy, advocacy and foundation communities to engage in an ongoing dialogue focused on finding genuine solutions to the economic hardship confronting millions of Americans.
Spotlighton Poverty and Opportunity is a foundation-led, non-partisan initiative aimed at ensuring that our political leaders take significant actions to reduce poverty and increase opportunity in the United States. We bring together diverse perspectives from the political, policy, advocacy and foundation communities to engage in an ongoing dialogue focused on finding genuine solutions to the economic hardship confronting millions of Americans.
UC Berkeley Labor Center
laborcenter.berkeley.edu
The Center for Labor Research and Education (Labor Center) is a public service and outreach program of the UC Berkeley Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (formerly the Institute of Industrial Relations), and an affiliate of the UC Miguel Contreras Labor Program. Founded in 1964, the Labor Center conducts research and education on issues related to labor and employment. The Labor Center’s curricula and leadership trainings serve to educate a diverse new generation of labor leaders. The Labor Center carries out research on topics such as job quality and workforce development issues, and we work with unions, government, and employers to develop innovative policy perspectives and programs. We also provide an important source of research and information on unions and the changing workforce for students, scholars, policymakers and the public.
The Center for Labor Research and Education (Labor Center) is a public service and outreach program of the UC Berkeley Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (formerly the Institute of Industrial Relations), and an affiliate of the UC Miguel Contreras Labor Program. Founded in 1964, the Labor Center conducts research and education on issues related to labor and employment. The Labor Center’s curricula and leadership trainings serve to educate a diverse new generation of labor leaders. The Labor Center carries out research on topics such as job quality and workforce development issues, and we work with unions, government, and employers to develop innovative policy perspectives and programs. We also provide an important source of research and information on unions and the changing workforce for students, scholars, policymakers and the public.
United for a Fair Economy
www.faireconomy.org
UFE is a movement support organization, providing media capacity, face-to-face economic literacy education, and training resources to organizations and individuals who work to address the widening income and asset gaps in our country.
UFE is a movement support organization, providing media capacity, face-to-face economic literacy education, and training resources to organizations and individuals who work to address the widening income and asset gaps in our country.
YWCA – Madison Racial Justice Program
www.ywca.org
The YWCA supports policies that contribute to the elimination of racism. This includes but is not limited to policies that eliminate racial profiling, increase immigrant rights, retain and strengthen affirmative action, reduce hate crimes and result in increased education on racism and its elimination.
The YWCA supports policies that contribute to the elimination of racism. This includes but is not limited to policies that eliminate racial profiling, increase immigrant rights, retain and strengthen affirmative action, reduce hate crimes and result in increased education on racism and its elimination.
Domestic Violence (back to top)
Alianza – National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence
www.dvalianza.org
ALIANZA was established as one of three domestic violence “Cultural Institutes” to address the particular needs and concerns of communities of color experiencing family violence. Alianza specifically addresses the needs of Latino/a families and communities, although its work helps to inform the domestic violence field in general. Alianza’s work has been in four main areas: community education, policy advocacy, research, and training and technical assistance. It has grown into a national network of Latina and Latino advocates, practitioners, researchers, activists, and survivors of domestic violence.
ALIANZA was established as one of three domestic violence “Cultural Institutes” to address the particular needs and concerns of communities of color experiencing family violence. Alianza specifically addresses the needs of Latino/a families and communities, although its work helps to inform the domestic violence field in general. Alianza’s work has been in four main areas: community education, policy advocacy, research, and training and technical assistance. It has grown into a national network of Latina and Latino advocates, practitioners, researchers, activists, and survivors of domestic violence.
Casa de Esperanza – St. Paul
www.casadeesperanza.org
Casa de Esperanza’s mission is to mobilize Latinas and Latino communities to end domestic violence. We are a Latina organization – in both staffing and approach, and our starting point in supporting Latinas and our communities is their strength. We believe that effective responses to domestic violence are shaped by the lived realities of Latinas and that it is the community that will end domestic violence, not Casa de Esperanza or any other system or organization.
Casa de Esperanza’s mission is to mobilize Latinas and Latino communities to end domestic violence. We are a Latina organization – in both staffing and approach, and our starting point in supporting Latinas and our communities is their strength. We believe that effective responses to domestic violence are shaped by the lived realities of Latinas and that it is the community that will end domestic violence, not Casa de Esperanza or any other system or organization.
Futures Without Violence
www.futureswithoutviolence.org
FVPF works to prevent violence within the home, and in the community, to help those whose lives are devastated by violence because everyone has the right to live free of violence. For more than three decades, FVPF has worked to end violence against women and children around the world. Instrumental in developing the landmark Violence Against Women Act passed by Congress in 1994, the FVPF has continued to break new ground by reaching new audiences including men and youth, promoting leadership within communities to ensure that violence prevention efforts become self-sustaining, and transforming the way health care providers, police, judges, employers and others address violence.
FVPF works to prevent violence within the home, and in the community, to help those whose lives are devastated by violence because everyone has the right to live free of violence. For more than three decades, FVPF has worked to end violence against women and children around the world. Instrumental in developing the landmark Violence Against Women Act passed by Congress in 1994, the FVPF has continued to break new ground by reaching new audiences including men and youth, promoting leadership within communities to ensure that violence prevention efforts become self-sustaining, and transforming the way health care providers, police, judges, employers and others address violence.
House of Ruth Maryland – Baltimore
www.hruth.org
The House of Ruth Maryland leads the fight to end violence against women and their children by confronting the attitudes, behaviors, and systems that perpetuate it, and by providing victims with the services necessary to rebuild their lives safely and free of fear. Our vision is that one day, every woman in Maryland will be safe in her own home.
The House of Ruth Maryland leads the fight to end violence against women and their children by confronting the attitudes, behaviors, and systems that perpetuate it, and by providing victims with the services necessary to rebuild their lives safely and free of fear. Our vision is that one day, every woman in Maryland will be safe in her own home.
Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community
www.idvaac.org
IDVAAC focuses on the unique circumstances of African Americans as they face issues related to domestic violence - including intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder maltreatment, and community violence. IDVAAC’s mission is to enhance society’s understanding of and ability to end violence in the African American community. Within this context, IDVAAC works with African American communities, including families, individuals, and organizations serving the target population; legal and criminal justice systems; family and community violence practitioners; researchers; and policymakers around efforts to build the knowledge base regarding African Americans and domestic violence and to develop strategies to meet the service needs of this population.
IDVAAC focuses on the unique circumstances of African Americans as they face issues related to domestic violence - including intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder maltreatment, and community violence. IDVAAC’s mission is to enhance society’s understanding of and ability to end violence in the African American community. Within this context, IDVAAC works with African American communities, including families, individuals, and organizations serving the target population; legal and criminal justice systems; family and community violence practitioners; researchers; and policymakers around efforts to build the knowledge base regarding African Americans and domestic violence and to develop strategies to meet the service needs of this population.
National Network to End Domestic Violence
www.nnedv.org
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) was founded more than 15 years ago to be the leading voice for survivors of domestic violence and their allies. NNEDV provides training and assistance to the statewide and territorial coalitions against domestic violence. It also furthers public awareness of domestic violence and changes beliefs that condone intimate partner violence. NNEDV works to make domestic violence a national priority; change the way communities respond to domestic violence; and strengthen efforts against intimate partner violence at every level of government.
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) was founded more than 15 years ago to be the leading voice for survivors of domestic violence and their allies. NNEDV provides training and assistance to the statewide and territorial coalitions against domestic violence. It also furthers public awareness of domestic violence and changes beliefs that condone intimate partner violence. NNEDV works to make domestic violence a national priority; change the way communities respond to domestic violence; and strengthen efforts against intimate partner violence at every level of government.
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
www.nrcdv.org
It is the NRCDV’s mission to improve societal and community responses to domestic violence and, ultimately, prevent its occurrence. We provide a wide range of free, comprehensive, and individualized technical assistance, training, and specialized resource materials and projects designed to enhance current intervention and prevention strategies
It is the NRCDV’s mission to improve societal and community responses to domestic violence and, ultimately, prevent its occurrence. We provide a wide range of free, comprehensive, and individualized technical assistance, training, and specialized resource materials and projects designed to enhance current intervention and prevention strategies
Office on Violence Against Women
www.ojp.usdoj.gov
The Office on Violence Against Women, a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, provides national leadership in developing the nation’s capacity to reduce violence against women through the implementation of the Violence Against Women Act. Created in 1995, OVW administers financial and technical assistance to communities across the country that are developing programs, policies, and practices aimed at ending domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. In addition to overseeing 19 federal grant programs, OVW often undertakes a number of special initiatives in response to areas of special need.
The Office on Violence Against Women, a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, provides national leadership in developing the nation’s capacity to reduce violence against women through the implementation of the Violence Against Women Act. Created in 1995, OVW administers financial and technical assistance to communities across the country that are developing programs, policies, and practices aimed at ending domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. In addition to overseeing 19 federal grant programs, OVW often undertakes a number of special initiatives in response to areas of special need.
Women of Color Network
womenofcolornetwork.org
The Women of Color Network is a national grassroots initiative responding to violence against women and families in communities of color. We are a place where Women of Color in grassroots and mainstream programs can connect across geographic, social, political and professional boundaries. Designed by and for women of color, WOCN is committed to promoting women of color leadership, facilitating critical dialogues, and mobilizing for social justice issues. As a national advocacy initiative, our programming and issue areas are identified directly by the Network’s Women of Color constituency.
The Women of Color Network is a national grassroots initiative responding to violence against women and families in communities of color. We are a place where Women of Color in grassroots and mainstream programs can connect across geographic, social, political and professional boundaries. Designed by and for women of color, WOCN is committed to promoting women of color leadership, facilitating critical dialogues, and mobilizing for social justice issues. As a national advocacy initiative, our programming and issue areas are identified directly by the Network’s Women of Color constituency.
Policy (back to top)
Center for American Progress
www.americanprogress.org
The Center for American Progress is dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through progressive ideas and action. our work addresses 21st-century challenges such as energy, national security, economic growth and opportunity, immigration, education, and health care. We develop new policy ideas, critique the policy that stems from conservative values, challenge the media to cover the issues that truly matter and shape the national debate.
The Center for American Progress is dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through progressive ideas and action. our work addresses 21st-century challenges such as energy, national security, economic growth and opportunity, immigration, education, and health care. We develop new policy ideas, critique the policy that stems from conservative values, challenge the media to cover the issues that truly matter and shape the national debate.
Center for Law and Social Policy
www.clasp.org
Since 1968, CLASP has been a trusted resource, a creative architect for systems change, and one of the country’s most effective voices for low income people. We develop and advocate for federal, state and local policies to strengthen families and create pathways to education and work. Through careful research and analysis and effective advocacy, CLASP develops and promotes new ideas, mobilizes others, and directly assists governments and advocates to put in place successful strategies that deliver results that matter to people across America.
Since 1968, CLASP has been a trusted resource, a creative architect for systems change, and one of the country’s most effective voices for low income people. We develop and advocate for federal, state and local policies to strengthen families and create pathways to education and work. Through careful research and analysis and effective advocacy, CLASP develops and promotes new ideas, mobilizes others, and directly assists governments and advocates to put in place successful strategies that deliver results that matter to people across America.
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
www.cbpp.org
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is one of the nation’s premier policy organizations working at the federal and state levels on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low- and moderate-income families and individuals. The Center conducts research and analysis to help shape public debates over proposed budget and tax policies and to help ensure that policymakers consider the needs of low-income families and individuals in these debates. We also develop policy options to alleviate poverty.
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is one of the nation’s premier policy organizations working at the federal and state levels on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low- and moderate-income families and individuals. The Center conducts research and analysis to help shape public debates over proposed budget and tax policies and to help ensure that policymakers consider the needs of low-income families and individuals in these debates. We also develop policy options to alleviate poverty.
Coalition on Human Needs
www.chn.org
The Coalition on Human Needs is an alliance of national organizations working together to promote public policies which address the needs of low-income and other vulnerable populations. The Coalition’s members include civil rights, religious, labor and professional organizations and those concerned with the well being of children, women, the elderly and people with disabilities.
The Coalition on Human Needs is an alliance of national organizations working together to promote public policies which address the needs of low-income and other vulnerable populations. The Coalition’s members include civil rights, religious, labor and professional organizations and those concerned with the well being of children, women, the elderly and people with disabilities.
Economic Policy Institute
www.epi.org
The Economic Policy Institute, a nonprofit Washington D.C. think tank, was created in 1986 to broaden the discussion about economic policy to include the interests of low- and middle-income workers. Its work spans a wide range of economic issues, such as trends in wages, incomes, and prices; health care; education; retirement security; state-level economic development strategies; trade and global finance; comparative international economic performance; the health of manufacturing and other key sectors; global competitiveness and energy development.
The Economic Policy Institute, a nonprofit Washington D.C. think tank, was created in 1986 to broaden the discussion about economic policy to include the interests of low- and middle-income workers. Its work spans a wide range of economic issues, such as trends in wages, incomes, and prices; health care; education; retirement security; state-level economic development strategies; trade and global finance; comparative international economic performance; the health of manufacturing and other key sectors; global competitiveness and energy development.
Legal Momentum
www.legalmomentum.org
Legal Momentum’s mission is to ensure economic and personal security for women and girls. We are the nation’s oldest legal defense and education fund dedicated to advancing the rights of all women and girls. Over the past 39 years, Legal Momentum has made historic contributions through litigation and public policy advocacy to advance economic and personal security for women.
Legal Momentum’s mission is to ensure economic and personal security for women and girls. We are the nation’s oldest legal defense and education fund dedicated to advancing the rights of all women and girls. Over the past 39 years, Legal Momentum has made historic contributions through litigation and public policy advocacy to advance economic and personal security for women.
National Women’s Law Center
www.nwlc.org
Since 1972, the Center has expanded possibilities for women and girls in this country. The Center uses the law in all its forms: getting new laws on the books and enforced; litigating ground-breaking cases in state and federal courts all the way to the Supreme Court; and educating the public about ways to make the law and public policies work for women and their families. We focus on education, employment, family economic security, and health -- with special attention given to the needs of low-income women and their families.
Since 1972, the Center has expanded possibilities for women and girls in this country. The Center uses the law in all its forms: getting new laws on the books and enforced; litigating ground-breaking cases in state and federal courts all the way to the Supreme Court; and educating the public about ways to make the law and public policies work for women and their families. We focus on education, employment, family economic security, and health -- with special attention given to the needs of low-income women and their families.
Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law
www.povertylaw.org
The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law provides national leadership in identifying, developing, and supporting creative and collaborative approaches to achieve social and economic justice for low-income people and communities. The Center engages in direct advocacy campaigns in Illinois and around the country to improve policies and programs on specific issues, and also engages in broader advocacy on general issues of justice, opportunity, and human rights.
The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law provides national leadership in identifying, developing, and supporting creative and collaborative approaches to achieve social and economic justice for low-income people and communities. The Center engages in direct advocacy campaigns in Illinois and around the country to improve policies and programs on specific issues, and also engages in broader advocacy on general issues of justice, opportunity, and human rights.
Urban Institute
www.urban.org
The Urban Institute gathers data, conducts research, evaluates programs, offers technical assistance overseas, and educates Americans on social and economic issues to foster sound public policy and effective government. We analyze policies, evaluate programs, and inform community development to improve social, civic, and economic well-being. We share our research findings with policymakers, program administrators, business, academics, and the public online and through reports and scholarly books.
The Urban Institute gathers data, conducts research, evaluates programs, offers technical assistance overseas, and educates Americans on social and economic issues to foster sound public policy and effective government. We analyze policies, evaluate programs, and inform community development to improve social, civic, and economic well-being. We share our research findings with policymakers, program administrators, business, academics, and the public online and through reports and scholarly books.
Government (back to top)
Bureau of Labor Statistics
www.bls.gov
The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Our mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making. As an independent statistical agency, BLS serves its diverse user communities by providing products and services that are objective, timely, accurate, and relevant.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Our mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making. As an independent statistical agency, BLS serves its diverse user communities by providing products and services that are objective, timely, accurate, and relevant.
Office of Child Support Enforcement
www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse
The Office of Child Support Enforcement is located within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. OCSE’s mission is to assure that assistance in obtaining support (both financial and medical) is available to children through locating parents, establishing paternity and support obligations, and enforcing those obligations. The Child Support Enforcement Program is authorized and defined by statute, Title IV-D of the Social Security Act.
The Office of Child Support Enforcement is located within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. OCSE’s mission is to assure that assistance in obtaining support (both financial and medical) is available to children through locating parents, establishing paternity and support obligations, and enforcing those obligations. The Child Support Enforcement Program is authorized and defined by statute, Title IV-D of the Social Security Act.
Office on Violence Against Women
www.ojp.usdoj.gov
The Office on Violence Against Women, a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, provides national leadership in developing the nation’s capacity to reduce violence against women through the implementation of the Violence Against Women Act. Created in 1995, OVW administers financial and technical assistance to communities across the country that are developing programs, policies, and practices aimed at ending domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. In addition to overseeing 19 federal grant programs, OVW often undertakes a number of special initiatives in response to areas of special need.
The Office on Violence Against Women, a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, provides national leadership in developing the nation’s capacity to reduce violence against women through the implementation of the Violence Against Women Act. Created in 1995, OVW administers financial and technical assistance to communities across the country that are developing programs, policies, and practices aimed at ending domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. In addition to overseeing 19 federal grant programs, OVW often undertakes a number of special initiatives in response to areas of special need.
Poverty Guidelines (2009-2010)
aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/09poverty.shtml
The poverty guidelines are the version of the federal poverty measure used for administrative purposes – for instance, in determining financial eligibility for certain federal social welfare programs. They are issued each year in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The poverty guidelines are the version of the federal poverty measure used for administrative purposes – for instance, in determining financial eligibility for certain federal social welfare programs. They are issued each year in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
THOMAS
thomas.loc.gov
THOMAS was launched in January of 1995, at the inception of the 104th Congress. The leadership of the 104th Congress directed the Library of Congress to make federal legislative information freely available to the public. On THOMAS, you can find current information about bills (text, summary, and status), congressional activity, the congressional record and calendar, committee information, and more.
THOMAS was launched in January of 1995, at the inception of the 104th Congress. The leadership of the 104th Congress directed the Library of Congress to make federal legislative information freely available to the public. On THOMAS, you can find current information about bills (text, summary, and status), congressional activity, the congressional record and calendar, committee information, and more.
U.S. Census Bureau
www.census.gov
The U.S. Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation’s people and economy. Data collected includes: the Population & Housing Census, Economic Census, American Community Survey, many demographic and economic surveys, and a series of economic indicators.
The U.S. Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation’s people and economy. Data collected includes: the Population & Housing Census, Economic Census, American Community Survey, many demographic and economic surveys, and a series of economic indicators.