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Bruckman, Marilyn E. – Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research, 2018
Access to quality child care profoundly impacts the life chances of low-income single mothers and their children. Tennessee is among the top 10 states with the worst poverty numbers for children, with a poverty rate of 31% for children under six years old. Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) sets forth guidelines adopted by state…
Descriptors: One Parent Family, Mothers, Child Care, Low Income Groups
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Shiffman, Catherine Dunn – Educational Policy, 2013
This article examines how parents supported their children's education while transitioning from welfare to work. Interviews with parents, elementary school educators, and staff at a community-based organization were conducted in an urban Tennessee community. Navigating work and parenting responsibilities was particularly challenging when children…
Descriptors: Social Networks, Welfare Services, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship