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New research shows how participation in CalFresh changes after high school

New data shows rising financial struggles in California
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Two new openings: Researcher with the California College Data and Policy Project and Criminal Justice Research Manager

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CPL and LA Housing for Health Named a 2025 Ivory Prize Top 10 Finalist for Homelessness Prevention Unit

Housing for Health and California Policy Lab Named a 2025 Ivory Prize Top 25 Finalist

The California Policy Lab generates research insights for government impact. Through hands-on partnerships with government agencies, CPL performs rigorous research across issue silos and builds the data infrastructure necessary to improve programs and policies that millions of Californians rely on every day.

The California Policy Lab is a research institute at the University of California.

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