Résumé de "For Better And For Worse : Welfare Reform And The Well-Being Of Children And Families"

The 1996 welfare reform bill marked the beginning of a new era in public assistance. Although the new law has reduced welfare rolls, falling caseloads do not necessarily mean a better standard of living for families. In fact, the nation still faces daunting challenges in helping single parents become permanent members of the workforce. "For Better and For Worse gathers the most recent data on the effects of welfare reform in one timely volume focused on improving the life chances of poor children.