Because women take on a disproportionate responsibility for unpaid caregiving and are the vast majority of single parents, programs that help support families are especially important to women.

Family tax credits, which are designed to help low-wage workers boost their earnings and meet their expenses, can make a huge difference in the lives of women and families.

A lifetime of lower wages and unpaid caregiving puts women at greater risk of poverty as they age than men. Strengthening Social Security and retirement savings can give older women a better shot at financial security.