Researchers from the Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Study team shared new findings on the economic situation of young adults at age 22 and experts from the Columbia University Center on Poverty and Social Policy, the Aspen Institute, and the Children's Defense Fund, discussed how these findings connect to longer-term trends of young adult economic security, current barriers and opportunities to accessing public benefits and other supports, and implications for policy and services. 

• Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Study Age 22 data insights on: young adult employment, education, and disconnection, living arrangements, poverty, and hardship—Jane Waldfogel, Compton Foundation Centennial Professor for the Prevention of Children's and Youth Problems, Columbia University School of Social Work (CUSSW) and Hye-Min Jung, Doctoral Student, CUSSW
   
• Historical trends in young adult poverty and the impact of the tax and safety net system over time—Ryan Vinh, Research Analyst, Center on Poverty and Social Policy
   
• Barriers and opportunities to improve the access and use of public benefits for young adults today—Sheida Elmi, Associate Director, Insights and Evidence, Aspen Institute Financial Security Program
   
• Implications for policy and young adults—Lauren Reliford, Director, Public Policy, Children's Defense Fund  
   

The program was moderated by Megan Curran, Policy Director, Center on Poverty and Social Policy.