Blog Coronavirus Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Stephanie Angel Implement Immigrant-Inclusive Policies During the COVID-19 Crisis April 15, 2020 / April 28, 2020 by Stephanie Angel Key Takeaways Thus far, many state and federal efforts to mitigate the health and economic effects of COVID-19 have excluded some or all immigrants. One out of every 10 Georgians is an immigrant; addressing their health and economic wellbeing is critical. Georgia should extend emergency Medicaid, which immigrants can access, to include testing, treatment and, […] Read more » coronavirus COVID-19 health immigration SNAP TANF Unemployment
Blog Coronavirus Health Justice Laura Harker People Powered Prosperity Support Healthy Communities in Georgia with a Temporary Eviction Ban April 9, 2020 / November 17, 2020 by Laura Harker An extensive body of research shows that poor housing conditions and housing instability are associated with worse health outcomes. An overview of this research in Health Affairs outlines how housing impacts health in several ways, such as how unaffordable housing leaves people with less money to afford other needs like food and health care and […] Read more » coronavirus COVID-19 health housing
Alex Camardelle Cash and Safety Net Coronavirus Fact Sheets Learning the Basics People Powered Prosperity TANF Funding and COVID-19: A Critical Opportunity April 8, 2020 / October 13, 2026 by Alex Camardelle Download PDF Gap Between Black and white children The COVID-19 pandemic will have an outsized impact on Black Georgians, who are overrepresented in the low-wage workforce, so support for the safety net is critical for preventing the widening of racial disparities. Georgia’s harsh rules and disinvestment have impacted Black families, who, because slavery and […] Read more » coronavirus COVID-19 NSRT TANF
Blog Coronavirus K-12 Education Stephen Owens Online Instruction Could Leave Rural Schools, Vulnerable Students Behind April 8, 2020 / May 19, 2020 by Stephen Owens Recently, Gov. Kemp ordered the state’s public schools to close for the remainder of the academic year in response to increased infections of the coronavirus. School district leaders across the state quickly worked to find ways to provide educational services when brick-and-mortar buildings are unavailable. Many schools have opted to offer instruction online. Online schooling […] Read more » coronavirus Education K-12 online learning rural broadband
Alex Camardelle Blog Cash and Safety Net Coronavirus Jennifer Lee Child Care Policy Changes in Response to COVID-19 Crisis April 6, 2020 / May 19, 2020 by Jennifer Lee | 1 Comment on Child Care Policy Changes in Response to COVID-19 Crisis This blog was co-authored by Senior Policy Analyst Alex Camardelle Key Takeaways Georgia’s child care system is fiscally fragile, and many providers are forced to close due to the COVID-19-induced recession. State and federal policy responses help meet the immediate crisis, but Georgia’s providers and parents will need long-term assistance as well. Georgia’s economic recovery […] Read more » Caps child care Childcare and Parent Services coronavirus covid19
Blog Coronavirus Higher Education Jennifer Lee How the Federal Relief Package Affects Higher Education April 6, 2020 / May 19, 2020 by Jennifer Lee Congress passed a $2 trillion relief package that includes provisions covering health care, payments to American families and support for businesses. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act also included several provisions related to higher education, affecting colleges and universities, faculty, staff and students. Georgia Colleges Expected to Get $378 Million Through Education […] Read more » cares act coronavirus COVID-19 Higher Education Student Loans
Alex Camardelle Cash and Safety Net Fact Sheets People Powered Prosperity COVID-19 Update: State and Federal Unemployment Insurance Changes in Georgia April 3, 2020 / October 13, 2026 by Alex Camardelle | 1 Comment on COVID-19 Update: State and Federal Unemployment Insurance Changes in Georgia Download PDF Unemployment insurance (UI) provides compensation to workers recently laid off due to no fault of their own. Georgia is expected to see unprecedented demand for UI during the coronavirus pandemic. Estimates show the economy will shed up to 608,000 jobs before the summer months, with the brunt of job losses felt by workers […] Read more » coronavirus COVID-19 Safety Net Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Unemployment
Coronavirus Fact Sheets Health Justice Laura Harker Learning the Basics People Powered Prosperity Georgia Seeks New Medicaid Changes in Response to COVID-19 April 2, 2020 / October 13, 2026 by Laura Harker Download PDF On March 28, 2020, the Georgia Department of Community Health submitted four plans to the federal government allowing the state to make temporary changes to Medicaid and PeachCare in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This downloadable, one-page fact sheet explains these key changes. Read more » coronavirus COVID-19 medicaid waivers
Cash and Safety Net Coronavirus Fact Sheets Inclusive Economy for Immigrants Stephanie Angel Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Eligibility for Georgia Unemployment Insurance April 2, 2020 / October 13, 2026 by Stephanie Angel Download PDF With thousands of Georgians across the state being laid off from their jobs, unemployment insurance (UI) is one of the most important tools Georgia has to keep workers afloat during this public health and economic crisis. Georgia is home to approximately 20,900 active Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) beneficiaries. Since the program began […] Read more » coronavirus COVID-19 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Blog Budget and Taxes Cash and Safety Net Coronavirus Health Justice Higher Education Jennifer Owens K-12 Education People Powered Prosperity Worker Justice CARES Act to Deliver Booster Shot of Additional Relief to Families, Economy Amid COVID-19 Crisis April 1, 2020 / October 13, 2026 by Jennifer Owens | 1 Comment on CARES Act to Deliver Booster Shot of Additional Relief to Families, Economy Amid COVID-19 Crisis Download PDF Key Takeaways The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) passed by Congress is a $2.2 trillion package that includes direct financial assistance to many families, additional unemployment support, a substantial investment in programs and services aimed at the homeless population, housing and support interventions and necessary resources for states to […] Read more » cares act check coronavirus COVID-19 rebate
