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Black Families Headed by Single Mothers: Growing Numbers and Increasing Poverty.
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Nichols-Casebolt, Ann M. – Social Work, 1988
Reviews current research on Black families headed by a single mother indicating that economic insecurity of Black males is an important causal factor in explaining both the numbers and the impoverishment of this family type. Contends social workers must advocate for policies to assist these groups economically. (Author/ABL)
Descriptors: Black Mothers, Economically Disadvantaged, Family Problems, Fatherless Family
Single Adoptive Mothers and Their Children
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Dougherty, Sharon Ann – Social Work, 1978
In view of the increasing number of single women who adopt children, the social work profession has an obligation to learn more about this group of mothers. This article is based on a research study to identify characteristics of single adoptive mothers and their children and to learn what community supports the mothers believe would be helpful.…
Descriptors: Adopted Children, Fatherless Family, Mothers, One Parent Family
Public Reactions to Poor Families: Characteristics That Influence Attitudes toward Assistance.
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Groskind, Fred – Social Work, 1991
Examined low-income family characteristics important to American public in judging deserved amounts of public assistance. Finding from 1,369 adults suggest focus on characteristics of need in evaluating mother-only families and focus on work status and motivation of father in evaluating 2-parent families. Average benefit designated by respondents…
Descriptors: Employment, Family Characteristics, Fatherless Family, Individual Needs
The Price of Welfare Dependency: Children Pay.
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Jones, Rebecca M. – Social Work, 1995
Discusses child poverty, the causes of high poverty rates among children, and proposals and programs aimed at reforming Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). Proposes another approach to providing cash benefits to children in the form of a children's allowance or refundable tax credit similar to programs in other industrialized nations.…
Descriptors: Children, Cost Effectiveness, Fatherless Family, Higher Education
Reagan's AFDC Policy Changes: The Georgia Experience.
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Wodarski, John S.; And Others – Social Work, 1986
Presents a study of 207 employed AFDC recipients whose benefits were terminated or reduced by 1981 federal policy changes. Findings report respondents' source of income, household characteristics, employment history, expense patterns, child care, coping and social support strategies, health and health care, and psychosocial outlook on life.…
Descriptors: Employment, Fatherless Family, Federal Programs, Federal State Relationship
Child Support Collection: A Stick-and-Carrot Approach.
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Cullen, Francis T.; And Others – Social Work, 1980
New York State's attempt to reduce welfare expenditures by collecting the child support payments of defaulting parents reinforces federal incentives containing penalties for localities operating ineffective collection programs. The state's program may serve as a model for the more effective implementation of legislation in other jurisdictions.…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Fatherless Family, Federal Legislation, Financial Support
The Relationship of Family Circumstances and Personal History to Use of Public Assistance
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Moles, Oliver C. – Social Work, 1971
This article describes the results of an empirical study of the relationship of eligibility criteria and noneligibility factors to the use of public assistance. Some commonly held beliefs about welfare recipients are questioned. (Author)
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Economically Disadvantaged, Family Characteristics, Family Problems