We support the creation and expansion of dedicated funding sources, tax incentives, and practical zoning policies to promote the development of a diverse housing stock. We endorse the preservation of existing housing units and solutions to make current housing more affordable.

We advocate for programs and funding to address the unique needs of homeless and at-risk students through tutoring, transportation assistance, and family-centered support services. We encourage strong, collaborative partnerships between schools, non-profit organizations, and parents so every child can succeed academically.

To address the growing crisis of homelessness, we promote effective outreach, eviction-prevention, shelter, rapid-rehousing and supportive housing. Policies should prioritize housing stability for families to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children. In the absence of adequate shelter and because criminal charges present major barriers to being housed and employed, we oppose policies that criminalize homelessness.

To support families in their path to economic self-sufficiency, we must eliminate the “benefits cliff” that disincentivizes personal advancement. We support the implementation of pragmatic and gradual reductions in public benefits, raising eligibility thresholds for assistance programs, and increasing child tax credits to provide a viable pathway out of poverty.