Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
Community Advocates Release Set of Guiding Principles for Public Education
By Soumya Bhat • October 2, 2014 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
A New Future for New Communities
By Jessica Fulton • September 30, 2014 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Blog
How to Meet the Needs of Soccer Stadium Neighbors? A Community Benefits Agreement
By Soumya Bhat • September 26, 2014 • Revenue & Budget
Blog
A Chance to Improve Special Education
By Soumya Bhat • September 24, 2014 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
The Path to a Better Job: Let’s Start with Adult Literacy
By Ed Lazere • September 23, 2014 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
The Best Way to Serve Vulnerable Homeless Families: Get Them Out of Shelter!
By Kate Coventry • September 19, 2014 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Testimony
Testimony of Kate Coventry, Policy Analyst, At the Public Oversight Roundtable on “Safety Procedures at DC General Family Shelterâ€
By Tina Paden • September 19, 2014 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness
Blog
New Census Data Reveals a Big Jump in Poverty Since 2007
By Jenny Reed • September 18, 2014 • Revenue & Budget
Op-Ed
“Pitchâ€-ing the Perfect Deal: A Fair and Responsible Way for DC to Support a New Soccer Stadium
By Tina Paden • September 18, 2014
Report
Unlocking Opportunities: A Forum on Helping DC’s Low-Income Students Succeed
By Tina Paden • September 17, 2014 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
All Publications & Resources
Testimony
Public Comments in Opposition to Proposed Federal "Public Charge" Rule
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • January 15, 2026 • Income & Poverty
Blog
25 Years In, DCFPI Has Built a Strong Foundation for the Road Ahead
By Erica Williams • January 14, 2026
Blog
DC Tax Credits for Households with Low Incomes Will Reduce Child Poverty by One-Fifth
By Maria Manansala • December 18, 2025 • Income & Poverty / Taxes
In The News
Delays and a subsidy shortage leave single homeless residents out in the cold
Street Sense Media • December 9, 2025
Fact Sheets
Why Revenue is Essential for Early Childhood Education
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • November 19, 2025 • Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education
Blog
Part Two of Mayor Bowser’s “Growth” Agenda Ignores Moment of Crisis
By Shira Markoff • November 7, 2025 • Inclusive Economy
In The News
Here’s how D.C. solved the billion-dollar budget problem Congress created
WAMU • October 22, 2025
In The News
D.C. renters face record eviction levels amid dwindling aid and rising housing costs
The 51st • October 10, 2025
Press Release
Over 150 Organizations Call on Congress to Commit to Defending DC’s Autonomy
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • October 6, 2025