Family Security

Parents in low-wage jobs lack both the time and resources needed to fill their dual roles of worker and parent. In this essay, the authors outline a "family security" approach that would help parents fulfill their roles effectively. They suggest policies for enabling parents to improve pro...

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Main Authors: Boots, Shelley Waters, Macomber, Jennifer Ehrle, Danziger, Anna
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Children & youth/Families & family life
Labor force/Employment
Poverty
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