Welfare

Issue

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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Five Myths About Welfare and Child Poverty

Dec 20, 2016 32 min read

report

How to Reform Food Stamps Rachel Sheffield

Sep 12, 2013 4 min read

Commentary

Why the U.S. Has a Culture of Dependency Matthew Spalding, Ph.D.

Sep 21, 2012 3 min read

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Confronting the Unsustainable Growth of Welfare Entitlements: Principles of R... The New START Working Group

Jun 24, 2010 24 min read

Commentary

Time for Sequel to Welfare Reform Stuart M. Butler, Ph.D.

Feb 27, 2009 3 min read

Commentary

Passing the Asset Test for Food Stamps David C. John

Sep 22, 2007 3 min read