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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How Not to Be Poor Robert Rector

Oct 13, 2005 7 min read

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The Data on Poverty and Health Insurance You're Not Reading Kirk A. Johnson, Ph.D.

Aug 27, 2004 5 min read

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Understanding Poverty in America

Jan 5, 2004 25 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