When a raise triggers a sudden loss of public assistance, it can create a barrier to financial security. 📉 Join IRP on Oct 28 at 2 PM ET to explore new data, worker realities, and policy solutions surrounding benefit cliffs. Secure your spot: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/und...

Understanding Benefit Cliffs, Worker Realities, and Policy Solutions

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What is the future of Social Security for vulnerable retirees? Join IRP’s webinar today to learn from researchers about the impact changes could have on retirement security for lower income older adults. Secure your spot now: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/the... 📉👵👴

The Future of Social Security for Vulnerable Retirees

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Could Social Security face a 2032 shortfall? Join us w/ @kedseconomist.com Anita Mukherjee, and Anil Kumar on Sept 30 for an expert discussion on what potential benefit cuts mean for vulnerable retirees relying on every dollar. Register: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/the...

The Future of Social Security for Vulnerable Retirees

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🎉Congratulations to our IRP 2026 Early Career Mentoring Institute Grant Awardees! Aimee Imlay, Sungjin Lee, Antoine Lovell, Emily Loveland, Madri Hall-Faul, Kimberly Fuentes, Jordy Coutin, Marisa Tsai, Hyun Ju Kim, Alice Guan, @emilydore.bsky.social, @sakshibhardwaj.bsky.social, & Monica De La Cruz.

Are you a researcher at a WI-based institution? Is your work focused on studying policies and programs that impact Wisconsinites? Join the WPRN to connect, collaborate, and share opportunities with fellow scholars. Join today: www.irp.wisc.edu/wisconsin-pr... #PovertyResearch #HigherEd #WPRN

Without action, Social Security trust funds face shortfalls by 2032. What will automatic benefit cuts mean for low-income seniors? Join @kedseconomist.com, Anita Mukherjee, & Anil Kumar for an @irp.wisc.edu webinar. 📅 Sept 30 | 1 PM CT 🔗 www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/the...

The Future of Social Security for Vulnerable Retirees

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What does your WI community need for 4-year-olds and their families? IRP & WI Family Resource Center Network are hosting Early Childhood Listening Sessions across the state-your voice is essential! Learn more & register: irpwisc.formstack.com/forms/listen...

Child care costs for 2 kids average ~$28k/year, facing a 28.2% national supply gap. How are states responding? Join @irppoverty.bsky.social for a webinar examining data from VA, MA, & WI on capacity limits, maternal trade-offs, & closures. 🗓 Aug 26 @ 1pm CT 🔗 www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/sus...

Sustaining Early Care: State Lessons on Capacity Limits, Maternal Trade-Offs, and the Impact of Child Care Closures

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Attending #ASA2026? Join Table 8 at the Community & Urban Sociology Roundtables! Shoshana Shapiro (@UWMadison) shares how large-N remote mixed-methods designs overcome key barriers in rural health & human services research. 🗓️ Tue, Aug 11 | 10:00–11:00 AM 📍 Sheraton, 3rd Floor (NY Ballroom West)

Upcoming ASA 2026 Session: "The Safety Net's Two Parts: Exploring the Association Between Income Transfer Programs and Nonprofit Human Services" Shoshana Shapiro presents joint research with Scott W. Allard examining data across 3,000+ U.S. counties. 🗓️ Monday, Aug 10, 2–3 PM Empire Ballroom East

U.S. families face a 28.2% child care supply gap. What does research show us about navigating capacity limits, closures, & maternal trade-offs? Join us for a webinar on research & strategies to address access and affordability. 🗓️ Wed, 8/26 | 1:00 PM CT/2:00 PM ET 🔗 www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/sus...

Sustaining Early Care: State Lessons on Capacity Limits, Maternal Trade-Offs, and the Impact of Child Care Closures

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Interested in how unconditional cash transfers impact families and child development? 📊 The Institute for Research on Poverty is hiring a Research Analyst for the Baby’s First Years (BFY) study! 📍 Madison, WI (Hybrid) ⏰ Apply by Aug 4 Details & apply 👇

IRP Research Analyst - BFY - Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:Academic StaffEmployment…

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What can state reforms teach us about the future of U.S. health insurance? Join the Institute for Research on Poverty on July 22 at 1 PM CT for insights on Romneycare and Medicaid expansions with experts from UW–Madison, Harvard, and Dartmouth. Sign up: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/sha...

What is the state of child care in Wisconsin? 🍼📊 Join the Institute for Research on Poverty & UW Extension today at 12 PM for a virtual panel on current policy, workforce impacts, and what lies ahead for families. Register here: today.wisc.edu/events/view/... #Wisconsin #ChildCare

👏 👏 👏 Congratulations to our IRP 2026–2027 Visiting Poverty Scholars! Welcome Tina Law @tinalaw.bsky.social @ucdavis.bsky.social , Rachel Ludeke, Blanca Ramirez @blancaarramirez.bsky.social, and Anna Wiersma Strauss! www.irp.wisc.edu/visiting-pov...

Visiting Poverty Scholars Program

The IRP Scholar-in-Residence Program has two aims: to support research by U.S.-based poverty scholars from underrepresented racial and ethnic populations; and to enhance resources and networks…

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📣 Still time to register for today's webinar on Navigating Financial Technology: Inclusion, Innovation and Buy Now, Pay Later. We'll explore how fintech impact lower income consumers in the U.S. www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/nav...

Navigating Fintech: Inclusion, Innovation, and “Buy Now, Pay Later”

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Fintech is everywhere, from digital banking to splitting a dinner bill. But how does this shift impact lower-income individuals? Does it create real inclusion or more financial risk? Join our 6/24 webinar to explore the research. ⬇️ Register to attend live or get the recording:

Navigating Fintech: Inclusion, Innovation, and “Buy Now, Pay Later”

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IRP's Associate Director of Research & Training and UW-Madison Professor, J. Michael Collins, will speak on trends and solutions for Wisconsin poverty issues at the Morrill Lecture Series on 6/22 at 6:30pm in Spring Green, WI. The event is free and open to the public. Learn more: morrilllectures.org

The Morrill Lecture Series

Together, we can make a difference.

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How has the rise of financal technology impacted low-income consumers? Join us to explore the topic on 6/24 for our webinar Navigating Fintech: Inclusion, Innovation, and “Buy Now, Pay Later." Learn more and register: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/nav...

Navigating Fintech: Inclusion, Innovation, and “Buy Now, Pay Later”

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📣 Join us for our upcoming June 30th virtual session - Wisconsin Knowledge Boost: What is the State of Child Care in Wisconsin? Registration is now open: uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Wisconsin Knowledge Boost: What is the State of Child Care in Wisconsin?. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

This virtual session focuses on the current state of child care in Wisconsin including insights into policy and the implications for Wisconsinites. The session will begin with Dr. Alejandra Ros Pilarz,...

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Register for #RECS2026 and sign up for an Emerging Scholars Mentoring Event on 5/20 from 3-4:15 pm to network with peers and leaders in the field studying economic self-sufficiency and human services programs and policies.

If you’re an early career scholar attending #RECS2026, register for a free Emerging Scholars Mentoring Event on 5/20 from 3-4:15 pm for an opportunity to discuss topics like career development and getting published. redcap.link/wqfj885o #EarlyCareerScholars

If you’re a graduate student or junior faculty member attending #RECS2026, check out the Emerging Scholars Mentoring Event on 5/20 to discuss topics like professional development with leaders in the field. Register now: redcap.link/wqfj885o

Did you know that May is #OlderAmericansMonth? Each year the Administration for Community Living leads the nation in affirming the importance of older adults' health & well-being. Join IRP's 5/20 webinar: Research and Policy to Address Financial Instability Among Older Adults

Research and Policy to Address Financial Instability Among Older Adults

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We’ll be hosting the Emerging Scholars Mentoring Event for early career scholars at #RECS2026 on 5/20 from 3-4:15 pm. Register now: redcap.link/wqfj885o #EarlyCareerScholars #AcademicTwitter

Early Career Scholars: Connect with your peers and leaders in economic self-sufficiency research at #RECS2026! Join the Emerging Scholars Mentoring Event on 5/20 from 3-4:15 pm. Register:

🎉 Congratulations to our graduating Research Fellows! We are proud to have been a part of your journey at UW–Madison and are inspired by your dedication to poverty scholarship. Join us in 👏 👏 👏 for Jill Hoiting, Kathryn Taber, Anna Walther, @tylerqwelch.bsky.social, Zoe Walts, and Hanna Han 🎓️

Are you registered for #RECS2026? Sign up for the Emerging Scholars Mentoring Event on 5/20 from 3-4:15 pm to discuss different career paths, and more.

Registration for #RECS2026 is open! Sign up for the Emerging Scholars Mentoring Event on 5/20 from 3-4:15 pm to network with colleagues and leaders in the field studying economic self-sufficiency and human services programs and policies.

Register for #RECS2026 and sign up for our Emerging Scholars Mentoring Event to network with colleagues and leaders in the field studying economic self-sufficiency and human services programs and policies. redcap.link/wqfj885o #EarlyCareerScholars