by CCFW | Mar 21, 2022 | Research
What does it mean to have resource stability? CCFW’s Research and Evaluation team defines it as having one’s basic needs met. This includes housing, food, transportation, childcare – to name a few. Simple, right? Well, the reality is more layered than we might think....
by CCFW | Feb 15, 2022 | Research
Overview 2021 was another meaningful and humbling year of service for our agency. We continued to serve families impacted by COVID-19. We responded to additional unexpected crises, including Winter Storm Uri and the collapse of Afghanistan. And we embraced a large...
by CCFW | Jan 7, 2022 | Research, Uncategorized
Through more than a century of service, we have learned a lot about poverty. We have made assumptions. We have taken wrong turns. We have adapted, refined, tested, and discovered the real impact of our services. We have witnessed the diverse journeys of those we serve...
by CCFW | Jun 22, 2021 | Research
Have you ever thought about what you would do if you didn’t have reliable transportation? Would you be able to keep your current job? What if the closest affordable housing was 20+ miles from your place of work, or you were struggling to provide enough food for your...
by CCFW | May 17, 2021 | Research
Obstacles to Persistence The Education Pathway’s central focus is persistence. We want to ensure that students keep progressing in school and ultimately complete their college degree or certificate, no matter the obstacles they face. The educational and vocational...
by CCFW | Apr 21, 2021 | Research
The Need for an Employment Pathway Have you ever been unemployed? Or stuck in a job that was underpaid or not the right fit for you? How did you overcome those challenges? You likely searched for other opportunities, edited your resume, and reached out to people in...