Reducing Unwed Childbearing: The Missing Link in Efforts to Promote Marriage

In 2004, 1.5 million children were born out of wedlock in the United States, reaching a record number. While marriage is important to improving outcomes for low-income families, this article argues that reducing unwed childbearing is a key for healthy marriages as well.

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Record Type: 
Research-To-Practice Brief
Publication Date: 
April, 2006
Date: 
April 2006
Source: 
Partner Resources
National/International: 
National
Topics/Subtopics: 
  • Family Strengthening
    • Healthy Relationships and Marriage
  • Special Populations
URL: 
https://www.brookings.edu/research/reducing-unwed-childbearing-the-missing-link-…