ABSTRACT

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.

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

part 1|54 pages

An Overview of Methods, Measures and Programs

chapter 1|12 pages

Methods for Evaluating Welfare Programs

chapter 2|17 pages

Measures of Child Well-Being

chapter 3|25 pages

The Programs

part 2|81 pages

Evaluation of Individual Programs

chapter 4|15 pages

AFDC

chapter 5|10 pages

Medicaid

chapter 6|9 pages

The Food Stamp Program

chapter 7|14 pages

WIC and School Nutrition Programs

chapter 8|11 pages

Head Start

chapter 9|13 pages

Housing Assistance

chapter 10|8 pages

The Earned Income Tax Credit

chapter |2 pages

Conclusions