# Event Details - **Event Name**: From Cliff to Pathway: Unlocking Economic Mobility in Puerto Rico - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: IDJ invites you to a briefing on how benefit cliffs stall economic mobility for families with children in Puerto Rico.About this EventIn Puerto Rico, 52% of children grow up in families facing the challenges of poverty. For many, programs such as NAP (Nutrition Assistance Program), Medicaid (Plan Vital), TANF, and housing subsidies are essential lifelines. However, an invisible barrier exists: a step toward economic progress—such as an increase in work hours or a promotion—can trigger a sudden and disproportionate loss of these vital supports.How can we ensure that the federal social protection system serves as an effective springboard for workforce participation and economic mobility for families in Puerto Rico?The Instituto del Desarrollo de la Juventud (IDJ) invites you to a briefing and data presentation: "Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Benefits Cliff and the Economic Mobility of Families in Puerto Rico."This session is designed to provide an in-depth look at how current program rules can be modernized to better accompany families on their journey toward financial self-sufficiency.During this briefing, you will:Hear real-life stories from families in Puerto Rico navigating systemic barriers to economic mobility, alongside expert commentary that brings context to the challenges they face.Analyze evidence on how current federal and local benefit rules impact labor force participation on the island, and what this means for families striving to get ahead.Gain insight into emerging challenges tied to proposed federal policy changes that could further affect access to benefits and economic stability.Engage with a panel of experts and stakeholders as they react to these findings and discuss actionable policy solutions to transform benefit cliffs into pathways that protect and promote upward mobility.Join us and be part of the conversation!Limited seating. Registration required.Information:Location: Cannon House Office Building room #240Hour: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/from-cliff-to-pathway-unlocking-economic-mobility-in-puerto-rico/100001986919613049 - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Cannon House Office Building - **lat**: 38.8869228 - **long**: -77.0074155 - **full address**: Cannon House Office Building, Cannon House Office Building, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: From Cliff to Pathway: Unlocking Economic Mobility in Puerto Rico - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0ca11a52c532d460db465f3540cb7f18a9a30ea3469300e3be733d336863d7df-rimg-w1200-h600-dcbf762f-gmir.jpg?v=1775912871 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is From Cliff to Pathway: Unlocking Economic Mobility in Puerto Rico being held? - **A:** From Cliff to Pathway: Unlocking Economic Mobility in Puerto Rico takes place on Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Cannon House Office Building, Cannon House Office Building, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing From Cliff to Pathway: Unlocking Economic Mobility in Puerto Rico? - **A:** From Cliff to Pathway: Unlocking Economic Mobility in Puerto Rico is organized by Instituto del Desarrollo de la Juventud. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** From Cliff to Pathway: Unlocking Economic Mobility in Puerto Rico is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Nuestro trabajo incluye investigación, recopilación y difusión de datos, recomendaciones de política pública; y esfuerzos de abogacía basados tanto en datos como en la voz de jóvenes y sus familias. Somos la única organización enfocada exclusivamente en política pública y abogacía sobre temas de la niñez y juventud en Puerto Rico. Para más información puede visitar nuestro portalwww.juventudpr.org, llamar al 787-728-3939 o nos puede conseguir a través de las redes sociales en www.facebook.com/idj.pr y/o enwww.twiter.com/idj_pro bajo el “hashtag”: #JuventudPrimero." } ] } ] ```