Welfare reform, fertility, and father involvement

Author(s): McLanahan, Sara; Carlson, Marcia J.;
Date Issued: 2002
Publisher(s): David & Lucile Packard Foundation
Description: A discussion of fathers' roles in children's positive developmental outcomes and of the impact public policies have had on father involvement, particularly among low income, female-headed families.
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Journal Title: The Future of Children
Volume Number: 12
Issue Number: 1
Page Range: 147-165
Journal Notes: Retrieved September 26, 2005, from http://www.futureofchildren.org/usr_doc/6-mclanahan.pdf
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness

Parents & Families > Parent Characteristics > Gender

Policies > Economic & Social Policies
ISSN: 1054-8289 Paper
1550-1558 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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