blog post 2020 Census: Where Are California’s Hard-to-Count Communities? By Vicki Hsieh, Tess Thorman Aug 1, 2018 The 2020 Census is closer than you think. PPIC’s new interactive maps highlight hard-to-count communities across the state and why they are hard to reach.
blog post Poverty and Well-being in California By Caroline Danielson, Sarah Bohn Sep 21, 2015 California is one of 12 states in which poverty declined last year, according to newly released US Census statistics.
blog post Food Insufficiency and School Meals during COVID-19 By Caroline Danielson, Niu Gao, Patricia Malagon May 24, 2021 Despite closures, California schools have been a key source of food for low-income students during the pandemic.
blog post Video: Emergency Department Use in California By Mary Severance Apr 22, 2019 A recent PPIC event featured a new report, along with an expert panel, on how the expansion of health coverage under the federal Affordable Care Act has affected emergency department use in the state.
Policy Brief Policy Brief: Employment Patterns for CalFresh Adults By Tess Thorman, Caroline Danielson, Stephanie Barton Jul 13, 2022 Most CalFresh participants work, but unemployment and job instability are common. CalFresh assistance may help some stay connected to the workforce; however, work patterns may affect the length and impact of benefits. Policymakers and administrators should ensure that processes for getting and keeping benefits accommodate workers.
