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Economic Stability

Steady jobs, safe housing, and reliable child care provide security and reduce stress. Without these basics, families struggle with health issues, financial strain, and uncertainty. Learn how employment, housing stability, and child care can build stronger, more resilient communities across Indiana.

Childcare

High-quality child care nurtures development, reduces stress, and fosters growth, providing a stable, supportive environment when parents are at work.

Employment & Income

Stable jobs with fair pay and safe conditions improve health outcomes. Income, education, and employment shape health-related behaviors like diet and exercise.

Housing Stability

Safe, affordable housing is a foundation for health. Stability in housing impacts well-being, especially for those facing trauma, poverty, or chronic challenges.

Olivia - White female with blond medium length hair The Jackson Family, Marcus and Nichelle, black married couple with their high school son Jayden, and grandma Evelyn The Garcia Family - Elena, hispanic female with dark curly hair and her children Diego and Camille, a young boy and young girl. Chris, an adult white male and with dark glasses and curly brown hair with beard, plus his white Labrador guide dog, Stella

How Economic Stability Impacts Olivia

Meet Beth—an 18-year-old barista working part-time while dreaming of a better future. Formerly unhoused, she now lives with her aunt. Despite her aunt’s encouragement to save 30% of her income, Olivia can’t afford living on her own. She hopes a career in welding will bring a stable income and independence.

Get to Know Olivia

How Economic Stability Impacts The Jackson Family

Meet Marcus—a devoted husband and father who loves playing basketball and watching cooking shows. Injured on the job, he hasn’t been able to work for months. With one child heading to college and a baby on the way, he is deeply concerned about his family’s financial future.

Get to Know The Jackson Family

How Economic Stability Impacts The Garcia Family

Meet Elena—a young mom and veteran juggling work, child care, and debt after the death of her partner. Elena is working with a VA case manager to find resources, affordable housing, and child care in her rural community.

Get to Know The Garcia Family

How Economic Stability Impacts Chris

Meet Chris—an underemployed substitute teacher and choir coach who dreams of becoming a full-time tenured professor. To make ends meet, he offers private piano lessons and relies on food pantries, all while carefully managing the public benefits he receives due to his visual disability.

Get to Know Chris
Olivia - White female with blond medium length hair
The Jackson Family, Marcus and Nichelle, black married couple with their high school son Jayden, and grandma Evelyn
The Garcia Family - Elena, hispanic female with dark curly hair and her children Diego and Camille, a young boy and young girl.
Chris, an adult white male and with dark glasses and curly brown hair with beard

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