Center for Impact Research – a not-for-profit organization that works towards the elimination of poverty through grass-roots research; identifies innovative policy strategies; collaborates with low-income persons, community-based organizations, and governmental agencies; and formulates new solutions to the problems of poverty, Chicago, IL.

Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) – a national, nonprofit organization founded in 1968, conducts research, policy analysis, technical assistance and advocacy related to issues on economic security for low-income families with children, Washington, DC.

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities – a nonpartisan research organization and policy institute that conducts research and analysis on a range of government policies and programs that affect moderate-and-low-income people. 

econempowerment.org, Allstate Foundation – a comprehensive initiative with the National Network to End Domestic Violence Fund to provide support to victims of domestic violence. The program focuses on providing knowledge and skills – particularly those related to financial security and economic empowerment – to support survivors of domestic violence. Through the Domestic Violence Program, The Allstate Foundation is committed to trargetting long-term resources to ending domestic violence. The program will provide a comprehensive network of services for domestic violence survivors and advocates, including: direct services, thought leadership, and public awareness, Northbrook, IL. 

Family Economic Self-Sufficiency Project – an innovative effort initiated in 1996, links WOW with three national partner organizations – the Corporation for Enterprise Development, the Ms. Foundation for Women, and the National Economic Development and Law Center – to provide resources and technical assistance to community-based advocates and states on human resource investment policies. 

Inequality.org – created to served as a dependable portal of information. Too much inequality, we believe, undermines democracy, community, culture, and economic health. Because the probelm is so important, accuracy is important, and we are committed to presenting the best and latest information.  

Migrant Clinicians Network – founded as a network focused on health of America's migrant farmworkers, MCN has retained this special population as a core value while also acknowleding its leadership and responsibility in assisting the health of other mobile, poor, and culturally displaced populations, Austin, TX.  

National Center for Children and Poverty, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health – identifies and promotes strategies that prevent child poverty in the U.S. and that improve the lives of low-income children and families, New York, NY

Project for Research on Welfare, Work, and Domestic Violence, University of Michigan School of Social Work – seeks to foster collaboration among researchers, policy makers, and community organizations which are concerned with the nexus of welfare and domestic violence issues and provides national coordination of research and public education on the relationship of domestic violence to poverty and welfare use, Ann Arbor, MI

Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law – taking action to end poverty, Chicago, IL

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity – foundations ask presidential candidates what they'll do for America.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families-TANF (English or Español), Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Austin, TX.

Transformation – Projects: Improving the Application Process, Texas Health and Human Services Commission – a menu of options for consumers applying for state services, including Medicaid, food stamps, the Children's Health Insurance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and long-term care. In the new system, Texans will be able to apply for services by phone, in person, over the Internet and by fax or mail, Austin, TX.

Urban Institute – a nonpartisan economic and social policy research organization, Washington, DC.

Welfare Information Network Domestic Violence page

Welfare Peer Technical Assistance Network, Administration for Children & Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – provides peer-to-peer technical assistance to public agencies and private organizations operating the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program. Technical assistance is provided through a variety of mechanisms: peer-to-peer site visits, workshops, moderated teleconferences and interactive Q&A sessions. The Web site also highlights policy relevant research, innovative programs, related links and upcoming events, Washington, DC.

Women Thrive Worldwide (formerly the Women's Edge Coalition) – is the leading non-profit organization shaping U.S. policy to help women in developing countries lift themselves out of poverty, Washington, DC.

Women Work! The National Network for Women’s Employment – strengthens families and communities by supporting, advocating and advancing women’s economic self-sufficiency. Their network of members helps thousands of women nationwide successfully enter, re-enter and advance in the workforce each year, Washington, DC.

Workforce Alliance, Policy Analysis & Research – a national coalition of local leaders advocating for federal policies that invest in the skills of America's workers - including those who are low-income, unemployed, or seeking advancement - so they can better support their families and help American businesses better compete within today's economy, Washington, DC

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