| Citation: |
Parish, S. L., Rose, R. A., & Andrews, M. E. (2010). TANF's impact on low-income mothers raising children with disabilities.
Exceptional Children, 76
(2),
234-253.
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| Title: |
TANF's impact on low-income mothers raising children with disabilities |
| Authors: |
Parish, S. L., Rose, R. A., & Andrews, M. E. |
| Year: |
2010 |
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Journal/Publication:
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Exceptional Children |
| Publisher: |
SAGE |
| Full text: |
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/001440291007600206
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| Peer-reviewed? |
Yes
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| NIDILRR-funded? |
Not reported
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Purpose:
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This study judges the success of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families' (TANF) goals: increase employment, promote marriage, and reduce dependence on welfare. |
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Study sample: |
This study focuses on low-income mothers (poor and near-poor) with children with disabilities. |
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Data collection and analysis:
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The authors used data from the National Survey of America's Families. |
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Findings:
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Prior to TANF implementation, during implementation, and 1-4 years after implementation, employment rates for some mother categories increased. Marriage rates did not change in the categories of poor and near-poor mothers of children with disabilities. Findings from this study suggest that TANF has not helped lead to an overall reduction in reliance on welfare for this sample. |
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Conclusions:
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The authors offer recommendations and policy implications for TANF. |