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ASPE Issue Brief

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Aligning Initiatives to End the HIV Epidemic in the United States

KEY POINTSThe Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) provides critical services to low-income peo
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Over the Past 10 Years, Head Start Administrative Spending Remained Relatively Steady and Always Below the 15 Percent Statutory Ceiling

This brief describes the share of spending on administrative expenses in Head Start. Key findings include:
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Exposure to Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence Is Associated With Child Welfare System Involvement

KEY POINTSExisting research shows that children’s exposure to domestic violence (DV)/ intimate partner violence (IPV) increases the likelihood of involvement with the child welfare system (including child protective services (CPS) involvement and foster care entry).
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From FY16 to FY25, Fewer Head Start Families Received Comprehensive Services and the Percentage of Families Receiving Services Also Declined for Many Categories

This brief examines how Head Start’s comprehensive service delivery changed between the 2015-2016 (FY16) and 2024-2025 (FY25) program years, focused on volume (total number) and rate (percent) of children and families who received comprehensive services. Key findings include:
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Structure Matters: How State Child Support Program Administration and Procedures Can Impact Federal Spending and Support Order Establishment Performance

h3 { max-width: 100% !important; } p{max-width: 100% !important;}KEY POINTSFederal spending per child support case increased from $374.31 to $435.82 (in inflation adjusted dollars) between Fiscal Year 2015 (FY15) and FY24.
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HHS' Historical Approach to Head Start Regulation Following the 2007 Statutory Reauthorization has Increased Costs and Reduced Access, without Substantial Quality Gains

This brief describes HHS' historical approach to Head Start regulation following the 2007 statutory reauthorization. Key findings include:
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ACA Exchange Enrollment in 2026

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Regenerative Agriculture and Population Health