Publications by authors named "Katie Gwynn"
Article Synopsis
- Pennsylvania's Children's Development Account (CDA) program, launched in 2019, offers new parents a $100 investment in education savings, but only 10.6% of eligible families utilized it by 2021.
- A survey of 100 low-income caregivers revealed that only 29% were aware of the CDA, while only 4% had enrolled; however, 64% expressed interest in receiving financial counseling through their clinics.
- Identified barriers to participation include a lack of knowledge and complicated registration processes, while suggested strategies to improve engagement involve simplifying enrollment and increasing outreach and personal support from clinics and communities.
