ISSUE GUIDES: Poverty and Welfare
SOURCES AND RESOURCES
SOURCES AND RESOURCES
Organizations
The description of an organization is based on its own characterization of its work.
The description of an organization is based on its own characterization of its work.
Administers TANF and other federal programs which promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, D.C. 20447
phone: (202) 401-5762
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov
National network of more than 200 food banks and food rescue organizations.
35 E. Wacker Dr., #2000
Chicago, IL 60601
phone: (312) 263-2303
http://www.secondharvest.org
Organization that sponsors original research on government policy, the economy, and politics. It advocates for limited government and competitive private enterprise.
1150 17th St., NW, Suite 1100
Washington, D.C. 20036
phone: (202) 862-5800
http://www.aei.org
Organization of individuals and agencies concerned with human services, including all state human services agencies and many local and federal agencies, that educates the public, members of Congress and the media about new developments in welfare, child welfare, health care, and other issues involving families and the elderly.
810 First St., NE, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20002
phone: (202) 682-0100
http://www.aphsa.org
National nonprofit organization that conducts policy analysis and advocacy on issues related to the economic security of low-income families with children.
1616 P St., NW, Suite 150
Washington, D.C. 20036
phone: (202) 328-5140
http://www.clasp.org
Research organization that analyzes the effects of policy decisions on states, communities, and families. Focuses in particular on poverty and income support programs.
1575 I Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20005
phone: (202) 371-1565
http://www.cssp.org
Nonpartisan policy institute that conducts research and analysis on a range of government policies and programs, with an emphasis on those affecting low-and middle-income people.
820 First St., NE, Suite 510
Washington, D.C. 20002
phone: (202) 408-1080
http://www.cbpp.org
Advocacy group that focuses on the needs of children, with particular focus on the needs of poor, minority and disabled children. Seeks to educate the nation about the importance of preventative investment in children, and giving all children a fair and healthy start.
25 E St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
phone: (202) 628-8787
http://www.childrensdefense.org
Coalition of advocacy organizations that focus on low-wage employment and welfare issues. Works for adequate federal funding for human needs, and income maintenance programs.
1700 K Street, NW, Suite 1150
Washington, D.C. 20006
phone: (202) 736-5885
http://www.chn.org
An independent, nonprofit organization that conducts research on poverty, advocates for low-income New Yorkers and provides direct services and technical assistance.
105 East 22nd Street
New York, N.Y. 10010
phone: 212-254-8900
http://www.cssny.org
