| "Leavers" from TANF and AFDC: how do they fare economically? | |
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PMID: 16152746 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), a part of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, changed the philosophical ground and rules and regulations that apply to low-income families with children who seek federal income support. TANF recipients have less flexibility in charting their life courses than AFDC recipients had. This article presents the findings of a study that investigated how TANF leavers, in comparison with AFDC leavers, fared economically after they left the cash assistance rolls. The major finding is that the income status of AFDC leavers increased considerably, but that of TANF leavers declined. The authors argue that TANF leavers fared less well economically because their decisions about whether to work, to engage in work-related activities, and to leave cash assistance rolls were under stricter control. The data sources for this study were the 1993 and 1996 Survey of Income and Program Participation. |
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Authors:
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Martha N Ozawa; Hong-Sik Yoon |
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Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Social work Volume: 50 ISSN: 0037-8046 ISO Abbreviation: Soc Work Publication Date: 2005 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-09-12 Completed Date: 2005-10-03 Revised Date: 2006-10-13 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2984852R Medline TA: Soc Work Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 239-49 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63130-4899, USA. ozawa@wustl.edu |
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Adult Aid to Families with Dependent Children / legislation & jurisprudence*, utilization Family* Follow-Up Studies Humans Poverty* Public Assistance / legislation & jurisprudence*, utilization Social Class* Social Welfare / economics, legislation & jurisprudence* State Government United States |
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