Publisher's Synopsis
This semiannual journal provides research and analysis to promote effective policies and programs for children. Contents include: Toward a Mandatory Work Policy for Men Lawrence Mead (New York University)Rewarding the Work of Individuals: A Counterintuitive Approach to Reducing Poverty and Strengthening Families Gordon L. Berlin (MDRC)educing Nonmarital Births and Increasing Marriage to Reduce Poverty Paul Amato (Pennsylvania State University) and Rebecca A. Maynard (University of Pennsylvania)Next Steps for Federal Child Care Policy Mark Greenberg (Center for American Progress) Reducing Poverty through Preschool Interventions Greg Duncan Northwestern University), Jens Ludwig (Georgetown University and Brookings), and Katherine Magnuson (University of Wisconsin)Improving the Education of Children Living in Poverty Richard Murnane (Harvard University)Improving the Safety Net for Single Mothers Who Face Serious Barriers to Work Rebecca Blank (University of Michigan)A Health Plan to Reduce Poverty Alan Weil (National Academy of State Health Policy.
