Welfare

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Welfare

Today, more people than ever before depend on the federal government for housing, food, and income. Welfare policies should help those truly in need and empower Americans to achieve financial independence.

 

Stronger Families: How Welfare Policy Can Promote Family Formation, Grow Marriage Rates, and Diminish Abortion

 

Learn more about policies that truly improve the well-being of the poor, encourage work, and remove barriers to marriage with this explainer video.

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Understanding Poverty in America

Jan 5, 2004 25 min read

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Sharp Reduction in Black Child Poverty Due to Welfare Reform Melissa Pardue

Jun 12, 2003 12 min read

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Executive Summary: The Myth of a Child Care Crisis Brian M. Riedl

May 2, 2003 4 min read

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The Myth of a Child Care Crisis Brian M. Riedl

May 2, 2003 17 min read

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The Good Economy Versus Welfare Reform: Who Gets the Credit? The Heritage Foundation

Feb 12, 2003 4 min read