A Focus on ALICE Children

Half of U.S. children face financial hardship. Explore our dashboards and Research Briefs to unlock insights that can drive change.

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Who is ALICE?

ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) may be a relative or friend. You may be ALICE. As cashiers, waiters, child care providers, and other members of our essential workforce, ALICE earns just above the Federal Poverty Level but less than what it costs to make ends meet. These struggling households are forced to make impossible choices each day. While such hardship is pervasive, households of color are disproportionately ALICE.

ALICE also represents the data reshaping the dialogue on financial hardship, and a grassroots movement that is picking up steam across half of U.S. states - and counting.

We Are Champions For ALICE

Founded by United Way of Northern New Jersey, United For ALICE is a driver of innovation, research, and action to improve life across the country for ALICE and for all.

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ALICE In Action

See examples of partners turning data into action to make a difference for ALICE.

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ALICE Wage Tool

Explore how wage levels impact an ALICE household's ability to afford basic expenses.

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ALICE Legislative District Tool

See how financial hardship differs by legislative district at the state and national level.

View National ALICE Data or search ALICE Partner States:

Who is ALICE?

ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) may be a relative or friend. You may be ALICE. As cashiers, waiters, child care providers, and other members of our essential workforce, ALICE earns just above the Federal Poverty Level but less than what it costs to make ends meet. These struggling households are forced to make impossible choices each day. While such hardship is pervasive, households of color are disproportionately ALICE.

ALICE also represents the data reshaping the dialogue on financial hardship, and a grassroots movement that is picking up steam across half of U.S. states - and counting.

Multi-generational family in the park, smiling for the camera

We Are Champions For ALICE

Founded by United Way of Northern New Jersey, United For ALICE is a driver of innovation, research, and action to improve life across the country for ALICE and for all.

Use our Interactive Tools and Resources

A small group of young colleagues sits around a laptop in an office setting, actively engaged in discussion.

ALICE In Action

See examples of partners turning data into action to make a difference for ALICE.

Learn More
Close-up of calculator and coins next to a miniature wooden house with red roof

ALICE Wage Tool

Explore how wage levels impact an ALICE household's ability to afford basic expenses.

Learn More
Washington D.C. - U.S. Capitol Building East facade

ALICE Legislative District Tool

See how financial hardship differs by legislative district at the state and national level.

Learn More
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