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View Research by Author - Anna Danziger
Citation URL: http://www.urban.org/AnnaDanziger
| Viewing 1-2 of 2. Most recent posts listed first. | | Family Security: Supporting Parents' Employment and Children's Development—Summary (Series/New Safety Net)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 prospects for their children and combine work with child rearing. Among the recommendations are flexible and paid leave policies for working parents, guaranteed child care, and expansion of the Early Head program. | Posted to Web: July 16, 2008 | Publication Date: July 16, 2008 | Supporting Parents' Employment and Children's Development - Summary (Series/New Safety Net)Parents in low-wage jobs lack both the time and resources needed to fill their dual roles of worker and parent. In this summary, the authors outline a “family security” approach that would help parents fulfill their roles effectively. They suggest policies for enabling parents to improve prospects for their children and combine work with child rearing. Among the recommendations are flexible and paid leave policies for working parents, guaranteed child care, and expansion of the Early Head program. | Posted to Web: July 16, 2008 | Publication Date: July 16, 2008 |
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