For poor families, the possession of assets—savings accounts, homes, and the like—has the
potential not only to relieve some of the stress of living in poverty but also to make a better …

Social work Codes of Ethics of professional organizations around the world appeal to the
concept of people having 'rights' that social workers need to respect and advocate for …

Children need stable environments with loving caregivers to develop into their best adult
selves. Sufficient income and wealth provide a foundation of economic security that makes …

Extreme wealth inequality imposes significant constraints on financially vulnerable families,
especially on the development of children in those families. Child Development Accounts …

Understanding children's development is critical in the midst of efforts that teach children
about money and open savings accounts for them early in life. These efforts are delivered at …

Students with disabilities are increasingly enrolling and participating in two-year, four-year,
and other institutions of higher education. Federal policies and initiatives addressing the …

This paper explores contributions of qualitative research to saving theory for children, youth,
and parents in children's development account (CDAs) programs. It brings together findings …

Asset development is a key strategy to promote economic and social development in Sub-
Saharan Africa. Research has found associations between asset ownership and household …

When one writes a book in social research and policy, it seems quite unlikely that anyone
will recall the book two decades later, much less convene a conference to assess its impact …

Background Saving for college may promote long-term socioeconomic development of
young people through multiple pathways. A college degree has become an almost …