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Peer reviewedBitler, Marianne P.; Gelback, Jonah B.; Hoynes, Hilary W. – Journal of Human Resources, 2005
A study of the effect of state and federal welfare reforms over the period 1990-2000 on health insurance coverage and healthcare utilization by single women aged between 20-45 is presented. It is observed that Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 which replaced the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program of 1990s with…
Descriptors: Welfare Services, Health Insurance, Females, Health Services
Peer reviewedMarx, Jerry D.; Hopper, Fleur – Social Work, 2005
The Clinton administration's 1996 welfare reform legislation contained a "charitable choice" clause, a provision that encourages states to increase the involvement of religious organizations in federal programs such as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families. The administration of George W. Bush has intensified and extended this policy…
Descriptors: Public Policy, Religion, Religious Factors, Adolescents
Direct linkKubiak, Sheryl Pimlott; Siefert, Kristine; Boyd, Carol J. – Journal of Community Psychology, 2004
The ability of individuals to gain mastery over their environment is considered empowerment. However, empowerment often is assessed without attention to the historical, social, or political context the individual is embedded within. This context often is contingent upon social policies that enhance or limit the choices an individual has to behave…
Descriptors: Health Services, Sentences, Family Violence, Females
Download full textSchrag, Judy A. – 2000
The 1997 Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) place an emphasis upon improved results for students with disabilities. A coordinated services system is encouraged in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery and accountability for results. To coordinate services with other agencies, state…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adults, Agency Cooperation, Change Strategies
Haberkern, Rachel M. – Issue Notes, 2002
The 1998 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) was the first federal legislation to contain a "charitable choice" provision allowing faith-based organizations (FBOs) to compete for state and federal government funds on the same basis as secular providers. For FBOs that consider pursuit of government…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Case Studies, Church Programs
