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An Economic Framework and Selected Proposals for Demonstrations Aimed At Strengthening Marriage, Employment, and Family Functioning Outcomes (Research Report)
Author(s): Robert I. Lerman, Gregory Acs, Anupa BirPosted to Web: April 28, 2008

The increasing recognition of the importance of marriage for the social and economic well-being of children has led to demonstrations aimed at strengthening and stimulating healthy marriages. The next step is to ensure that factors closely linked with healthy marriages are addressed as well. This paper brings together research findings and policy ideas about the interactions between marriage, employment, and family functioning. It presents a framework and proposes several demonstrations aimed at improving employment and family outcomes for disadvantaged populations. The appendix reviews an extensive body of research on specific linkages between marriage, employment, and family functioning.

Publication Date: December 01, 2007Availability: HTML | PDF

Coming of Age: Employment Outcomes for Youth Who Age Out of Foster Care Through Their Middle Twenties (Research Report)
Author(s): Jennifer Ehrle Macomber, Stephanie Cuccaro-Alamin, Dean Duncan, Daniel Kuehn, Marla McDaniel, Tracy Vericker, Mike Pergamit, Barbara Needell, Hye-Chung Kum, Joy Stewart, Chung-Kwon Lee, Richard P. BarthPosted to Web: April 18, 2008

This study examines employment outcomes for youth who age out of foster care through their middle twenties in three states: California, Minnesota, and North Carolina. The study linked child welfare, Unemployment Insurance (UI), and public assistance administrative data to assess outcomes. Results suggest that youth who age out of foster care continue to experience poor employment outcomes at age 24 and generally follow one of four employment trajectories as they transition to adulthood.

Publication Date: April 01, 2008Availability: HTML | PDF

Where Credit Is Due: Why Tax Policy for Low-Income Working Families Isn't Working (and What Can Be Done About It) (Audio Podcasts / Thursday's Child)
Author(s): The Urban InstitutePosted to Web: March 13, 2008

The child tax credit (CTC) and the earned income tax credit (EITC) are designed to help working families with children. Yet these major initiatives leave out or provide limited assistance to some very low income families. Panelists discussed why tax programs for low-income families have expanded in recent years, while subsidy programs have remained relatively constant. They also analyzed problems that arise due to different treatment of families by CTC and EITC and the outlook and options for refining these programs that aim to support working families.

Publication Date: March 13, 2008Availability: HTML

The Potential Impact of Increasing Child Support Payments to TANF Families (Series/Perspectives on Low-Income Working Families)
Author(s): Laura Wheaton, Elaine SorensenPosted to Web: January 10, 2008

The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 includes incentives for states to increase the amount of child support that is "passed through" to families on welfare, rather than retained to offset welfare expenditures. Beginning October 1, 2008, the federal government will share in the costs of a $100 per month pass-through for families with one child and a $200 per month pass-through for families with two or more children. This brief discusses the potential benefits and costs to families, states, and the federal government if all states implemented a $100/$200 pass-through and disregard.

Publication Date: January 10, 2008Availability: HTML | PDF

Margaret Simms Receives the Samuel Z. Westerfield Award (Press Release)
Author(s): The Urban InstitutePosted to Web: January 04, 2008

The National Economic Association is presenting the Samuel Z. Westerfield Award to Margaret Simms, a senior fellow at the Urban Institute, on January 4, at the association's annual meeting in New Orleans. The award recognizes outstanding scholarly achievements of African-American economists in teaching, research, and public service.

Publication Date: January 04, 2008Availability: HTML

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