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LIFT Voices Describe Hardships Among Black and Latina Mothers in Pandemic

LIFT Voices Describe Hardships Among Black and Latina Mothers in Pandemic
2020
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Author(s): 
LaDonna Pavetti, Helah Robinson
LIFT Voices Describe Hardships Among Black and Latina Mothers in Pandemic
Source Sector(s)
Non-profit
Benefits Program
UI: Unemployment Insurance
Other Supplemental Nutrition Programs
COVID-19 Assistance
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Level of Government
Federal/National
State/Provincial
Local/Municipal
Location
United States
Format
Report

Black and Latina mothers have faced intensified material hardship during the pandemic due to institutional racism and sexism. LIFT describes the lessons it learned through working with parents to improve their personal well-being, increase their social connections, and strengthen them financially through coaching and direct financial assistance.