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Mothers' Work And Children's Lives: Low-Income Families After Welfare Reform, Rucker C. Johnson, Ariel Kalil, Rachel E. Dunifon
Mothers' Work And Children's Lives: Low-Income Families After Welfare Reform, Rucker C. Johnson, Ariel Kalil, Rachel E. Dunifon
Upjohn Press
This book examines the effects of work requirements imposed by welfare reform on low-income women and their families. The authors pay particular attention to the nature of work—whether it is stable or unstable, the number of hours worked in a week and the regularity and flexibility of work schedules. They also show how these factors make it more difficult for low-income women to balance their work and family requirements.
Income Volatility And Food Assistance In The United States, Dean Jolliffe Editor, James P. Ziliak Editor
Income Volatility And Food Assistance In The United States, Dean Jolliffe Editor, James P. Ziliak Editor
Upjohn Press
This book provides a much-needed look at recent trends in income volatility and its effects on the design of and participation in the nation's food assistance programs.