Declines in work supports for low-income parents
Type
Fact Sheet or Infographic
Year
2015
Level
City or Town
State(s)
Massachusetts
Policy Areas
Civil Rights, Economic Justice, Education
This factsheet highlights the decline in work support for low-income parents in Massachusetts over the past fifteen years. Funding cuts for early education, childcare, occupational education, and job training assistance have reduced access to workforce development and career opportunities. The factsheet outlines different trends in program participation and eligibility while raising concerns about the impact of these cuts on workers and their families.