The Effects of Work-Conditioned Transfers on Marriage and Child Well-Being: A Review

The RAND Corporation authored this report on the effects of work-conditioned welfare programs on marriage or child well-being. By using a theoretical framework and past research in this area, authors find that welfare programs can increase family income, which will affect child outcomes.

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Record Type: 
Report
Publication Date: 
August, 2007
Date: 
August 2007
Source: 
Partner Resources
National/International: 
National
Topics/Subtopics: 
  • Family Strengthening
    • Healthy Relationships and Marriage
  • Supportive Services
    • Child Welfare
URL: 
http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/working_papers/2007/RAND_WR531.pdf