When 2 + 2 = 5: How co-enrollment in public assistance programs leads to stable housing for America’s young children
By virtue of America’s disjointed patchwork of social safety net programs, many families who are eligible for one public assistance program are often eligible for others as well. While we know combining enrollment in multiple programs helps protect low-income families from adverse health outcomes, many families who are eligible for multiple programs are currently not enrolled in one or more additional programs. Providing families with streamlined access to the most effective combination of benefits is key to ensuring that the children of today have the best chances at a successful, stable tomorrow.