Networks Matter
Low-income families rely on networks to fulfill most of their needs.
This report explores how social capital and social geography affect the economic and overall well-being of families. Data from the Making Connections initiative further explain the roles of social capital, social geography and race in individual survival strategies.
To effectively improve the lives of low-income families, neighborhood-based solutions aren’t enough. Rather, since people already rely on social networks within and beyond their neighborhoods, connecting with those networks to offer services is the best way to reach local residents.