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Peer reviewedAnderson, Steven G. – Social Work, 2002
Inteviews with 60 welfare recipients found that they often do not understand the income and support services incentives. The lack of knowledge seems to stem from the complexity of the information. Counselors need to play a role in helping to simplify and disseminate the information to recipients. Discusses implications for states as they develop…
Descriptors: Employed Parents, Employment, Incentives, Income
Peer reviewedMoles, Oliver C. – Social Work, 1971
This article describes the results of an empirical study of the relationship of eligibility criteria and noneligibility factors to the use of public assistance. Some commonly held beliefs about welfare recipients are questioned. (Author)
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Economically Disadvantaged, Family Characteristics, Family Problems
