IWPR serves as a resource for advocates, researchers and policymakers who are concerned about the impact of welfare reform on women. The Institute prepares briefing papers, fact sheets and technical assistance that address welfare reform's effect on women. IWPR's Welfare Monitoring Listserv helps advocates, program administrators, and researchers across the country stay updated and informed about welfare.
www.iwpr.org/Poverty/Research_poverty.htm

Women Employed advocates for women's economic and educational advancement. The Illinois-based organization provides online tools to help low-income women learn ways to expand their career options. In addition, Women Employed operates the WE Action Network, which has helped increase financial aid for low-income students and prevented an increase to Illinois' GED exam fee.
www.womenemployed.org/issues/education.php

The Lumina Foundation for Education aims to expand access and success in postsecondary education. Their research focuses on issues that affect access and educational attainment for underserved groups. Another component of their mission is to understand and address the challenges low-income learners face.
www.luminafoundation.org/research/access.html

The National Center for Single Mothers and Higher Education at Wilson College offers resources for colleges that are interested in working with single mothers. The Center also provides information for single mothers about financial aid, parenting and programs administered by government agencies. A section dedicated to mothers' voices includes quotes from recent Wilson College graduates about their experiences in college.
www.wilson.edu/wwc/national/wwcnat.htm