February 2012 Policy Brief >>

Includes articles about: Class action lawsuit challenges Georgia’s jailing of indigent parents for child support, noting that black parents are more likely to be jailed; Large federal wage subsidies proposed to break “The Crisis of African American Unemployment.”

Written Testimony on TANF and Welfare Reform Goals (2011) by Jill Groblewski >>

Submitted September 22, 2011, to the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee. CFFPP calls for TANF reauthorization to take into account the state of the economy and focus on education and training, job creation, and poverty reduction.

Child Support Basics: Information for Financial Education and Asset Development Programs (2011) by Jacquelyn Boggess >>

A variety of service providers, practitioners, and professionals will benefit from this basic guide to the child support system and the challenges it presents to low-income noncustodial parents. The paper includes definitions of common child support terms, explanation of the child support process, and a brief analysis of child support debt. This information will help service providers and parents better understand and navigate the system.

Low-Income Fathers and Child Support Debt: A Primer for Financial Literacy and Fatherhood Service Providers (2011) by Jacquelyn Boggess >>

This paper presents a concise analysis of how child support debt accrues for low-income noncustodial parents. This is critical information for understanding the unique barriers to asset development and financial security that low-income noncustodial parents face.

Written Testimony on Responsible Fatherhood Programs (2010) by Jacquelyn Boggess >>

Submitted July 1 to the U.S. House of Representatives Income Security and Family Support Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee