Fast Focus Policy Brief
Fast Focus is a policy brief designed for busy policymakers and practitioners who want a concise summary of a research study or policy innovation in straightforward language. Some Fast Focus briefs translate a single research study. Others synthesize broader research and policy themes and developments from IRP meetings, publications, and events.
Resources

Diaper Dilemma: Low-Income Families Face High Costs and Limited Supplies of an Essential Good
- Fast Focus Policy Brief
- October 2022

Why Early Financial Support for New Parents Is a Good Investment
- Fast Focus Policy Brief
- May 18 2022

Medicaid Enrollment Before Re-Entry: Regaining Access to Healthcare after Incarceration
- Fast Focus Policy Brief
- April 20 2022

The Connection Between Unpredictable Work Schedules and Meeting Basic Household Needs
- Fast Focus Policy Brief
- November 29 2021

Service Deserts and Oases: Evaluating Service Availability for Individuals with Autism
- Fast Focus Policy Brief
- October 15 2021

How Witnessing A Parent’s Arrest Can Get ‘Under the Skin’ Of A Child
- Fast Focus Policy Brief
- October 2021

How States Decide on the Right Amount of Child Support When Setting Orders for Low-Income Parents
- Fast Focus Policy Brief
- August 2021

The Complexity of LGBT Poverty in the United States
- Fast Focus Policy Brief
- June 2021

Making the U.S. Safety Net More Responsive to Economic Downturns
- Robert A. Moffitt and James P. Ziliak, edited by Mitchell McFarlane
- Fast Focus Policy Brief
- April 2021

Impact of Government Programs Adopted During the New Deal on Residential Segregation Today
- Jacob Faber, and edited by Anna Sucsy
- Fast Focus Policy Brief
- February 2021