Benefits Over Burdens: Policymaking Lessons from the Expanded Child Tax Credit

Explore the impact and design of cash assistance policies, particularly the expanded Child Tax Credit, in this virtual event recording. Gain insights from recipients of the Magnolia Mother's Trust guaranteed income project and policy experts on creating inclusive, people-centric benefits. Learn about the effectiveness of unconditional cash support compared to restrictive welfare programs, and discover how policymakers can apply these lessons to modernize both public and private benefit systems. Hear firsthand experiences of navigating government assistance, understand the importance of automatic enrollment, and examine the potential for addressing systemic inequalities through thoughtful policy design. Delve into discussions on the health impacts, future implications, and the need for permanent solutions to ensure financial security and economic dignity for all households.

Syllabus

Introduction
Who are you
What are you doing now
Have you received government benefits
Have you ever faced any difficulties getting government benefits
How easy was it to get housing assistance
magnolia mothers trust
whats it been like
what the money went for
have you received the new child tax credit
what do you think policy makers should know
what would you want to know
thank you
bryce covert
the magnolia mothers trust
the new child tax credit
why cash is important
why do government programs have a lot of burdens
how to reach families automatically
racist and sexist policies
are we shifting
are we stuck
need for permanency
how families are using the money
audience question
health impacts
future lessons
burdens
diversity
conclusion