This paper addresses issues which arise at the juncture of welfare and disability policies. Using preliminary data from a recent survey of current and recent AFDC recipients in California, we find that disabilities and chronic health problems affect the mothers or children in 43% of all households in the AFDC system.
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The Jobs Evaluation: How Well are They Faring? AFDC Families with Preschool-aged Children in Atlanta at the Outset of the Jobs Evaluation
The JOBS Evaluation: How Well Are They Faring? AFDC Families with Preschool-Aged Children in Atlanta at the Outset of the JOBS Evaluation. Prepared by Kristin A. Moore, Martha J. Zaslow, Mary Jo Coiro, Suzanne M. Miller of Child Trends, Inc.and Ellen B. Magenheim of Swarthmore College. February 1996
A National Study of Assisted Living for the Frail Elderly: Literature Review Update
In 1992, Lewin-VHI produced the report Policy Synthesis on Assisted Living for the Frail Elderly in order to address: the policy concerns generated by a growing frail elderly population, rapid increases in costs of care, and growing interest in various types of supportive housing for the elderly.
Caring for Frail Elderly People: Policies in Evolution
In Chapter 14 (United States), the long development of long-term care policy is described, giving particular emphasis to the functioning of the main programs introduced in the 1960s, and their progressive modification up to the 1990s. Finally, an outline is given of the main reform debates of the late 1980s and 1990s. [38 PDF pages]
Encyclopedia of Financial Gerontology: Federal Disability Programs Section
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Encyclopedia of Financial Gerontology: Federal Disability Programs Michele Adler U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 1996 PDF Version (17 PDF pages)
National Study of Assisted Living for the Frail Elderly: Literature Review Update
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Study of Assisted Living for the Frail Elderly: Literature Review Update Lewin-VHI, Inc. February 1996 PDF Version: http://aspe.hhs.gov/daltcp/reports/litrev.pdf (98 PDF pages)
Adolescent Time Use, Risky Behavior and Outcomes: An Analysis of National Data
Adolescent Time Use, Risky Behavior and Outcomes: An Analysis of National Data Nicholas Zill, Christine Winquist Nord, and Laura Spencer Loomis Westat, Inc. September 11, 1995 For the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Sources of Support for Young Latina Mothers
SOURCES OF SUPPORT FOR YOUNG LATINA MOTHERS Joan R. Kahn and Rosalind E. Berkowitz The Urban Institute August 16, 1995