Blog Posts
Learn more about how we're making the social safety net more user-friendly.
Monthly User Insights
We survey households every month to understand how external factors like a changing economy, public health, and policy interventions impact families. Around 3,000 of our users share their experiences with accessing government benefits and food, financial, and housing insecurity.
In-Depth Reports
Deep-dives on the issues our users face in making it through the month, every month.
In the Media
See a selection of recent pieces featuring our users and their stories below.
PBS NewsHour
How a complicated benefits system lets some fall through the safety net
Amid many of the debates around entitlements and benefits, one thing is often lost to the public: Many people who qualify for help struggle to get and keep their benefits because it can be difficult to navigate the system. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at the challenge as part of our special series, America’s Safety Net.
March 11, 2024
Partner Research
Research on our users from our partner organizations.