Examined how ten rural married couples adjusted to income loss. Husbands had been unemployed and were working for reduced wage at time of study. Interviews revealed five features of underemployment: interpretation of the situation, personal resources, health and stress, marital relationship, and family and social support. All but personal…

Examines the relationships between individual, work, and family demands and resources and work-related family problems among working parents (N=468). Presents a conceptual framework for the analysis of work-related family problems and documents the importance of several specific time demands and time management resources. (JAC)

Deals with White, Black, and Hispanic married-couple families, highlighting their current work-income profiles and exploring some of the major differences. (JOW)

Since 1960, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has provided estimates of expenditures on children from birth through age 17. This technical report presents the most recent estimates for husband-wife and single-parent families, using data from the 1990-92 Consumer Expenditure Survey, updated to 1998 dollars using the Consumer Price Index. Data and…

Since 1960, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has provided estimates of expenditures on children from birth through age 17. This technical report presents the most recent estimates for husband-wife and single-parent families, using data from the 1990-92 Consumer Expenditure Survey, updated to 1999 dollars using the Consumer Price Index. Data and…

Since 1960, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has provided estimates of expenditures on children from birth through age 17. This technical report presents the most recent estimates for husband-wife and single-parent families, using data from the 1990-92 Consumer Expenditure Survey, updated to 2000 dollars using the Consumer Price Index. Data and…

Since 1960, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has provided estimates of expenditures on children from birth through age 17. This technical report presents the most recent estimates for husband-wife and single-parent families, using data from the 1990-92 Consumer Expenditure Survey, updated to 2001 dollars using the Consumer Price Index. Data and…

Since 1960, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has provided estimates of expenditures on children from birth through age 17. This technical report presents the most recent estimates for husband-wife and single-parent families, using data from the 1990-92 Consumer Expenditure Survey, updated to 2002 dollars using the Consumer Price Index. Data and…

The USDA provides reimbursement for meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) to millions of children each school day. Children in families with income at or below 130 percent of the Federal poverty level are eligible for free meals, and children in families with income between 130 and 185…

Analyzes the characteristics of newspaper subscribers and nonsubscribers in Richland County, Ohio, concluding that high readership correlates positively with education, income, and occupational status. (RB)

Compares and contrasts the Nixon proposals for remediation of poverty conditions with those of the National Welfare Rights Organization. Presents arguments against foisting the old "work not welfare line on the American People. (JM)

Compared number/types of cases handled by Family Court during June 1, 1975 through December 31, 1976. Random sample was used as primary data source. Only significant difference between juvenile and status offenders was related to family income. Juveniles in the $5,000 or less bracket committed less crimes of theft than those from the $15,000 or…