Welfare and the Well-Being of Children

by J. Currie

Overview

This book examines the major US welfare programs affecting children and presents a systematic evaluation of the evidence regarding the effects of welfare programs on the children themselves.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415869102
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/07/2014
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	178
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction; Part 1 An Overview of Methods, Measures and Programs; Chapter 1 Methods for Evaluating Welfare Programs; Chapter 2 Measures of Child Well-Being; Chapter 3 The Programs; Part 2 Evaluation of Individual Programs; Chapter 4 AFDC; Chapter 5 Medicaid; Chapter 6 The Food Stamp Program; Chapter 7 WIC and School Nutrition Programs; Chapter 8 Head Start; Chapter 9 Housing Assistance; Chapter 10 The Earned Income Tax Credit; Conclusions;