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' economic well-being and mental and physical health, as well as the well-being of their children. The authors have synthesized … recent literature from rigorous research studies across several fields, including public health, the social sciences, and … medical science, to provide a broad understanding of the current research on the link between marriage and health. …
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This report describes the status of over 1,000 Virginia families 18 months after their TANF cases closed because of a time limit. It finds that nearly all parents worked after leaving TANF, with average hours, hourly wages, and total earnings increasing over time. Families also decreased their...
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Examines the effects that moving unemployed parents into jobs has had on the well-being of children, parents, and families, finding that standard work schedules usually enhance family relationships.
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Finds that most WtW grantees, except recently funded ones, are now delivering services, but restrictive eligibility rules still in effect in late 1999 continue to impede enrollment. Despite low enrollment, grantees have moved expeditiously to place WtW participants in work activities. To date,...
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, although little is known about the privatization of welfare services. This report reviews the literature to set the stage for a …
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have health insurance and more likely to have housing-related problems than respondents. Concludes that the nonresponse …
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This report on program implementation notes that most of the programs studied offer much more than "just say no." In addition to delivering a clear and consistent message of abstinence until marriage, programs focus on building self-esteem, developing values, formulating goals, making decisions,...
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