Policy Matters Ohio: Increase Family Security and Expand Opportunity in Ohio
ITEP Work in ActionThe expanded federal child tax credit (CTC) improved the lives of millions of children and families. We outline how a simple solution — direct payments to families with children — helped families pay for basic household expenses, relieved parents of stress, and made families more stable and secure. But now, because Congress failed to act, families and workers are facing greater hardship because the expanded CTC expired. Read more.