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Battle, Ken; Torjman, Sherri – 2000
This commentary focuses on the role of the Canadian federal government in early childhood development policy. The commentary begins by exploring the twin pillars of Canada's family policy, income support and services, then asserts that policy must move beyond these traditional provisions to offer early childhood development initiatives that will…
Descriptors: Block Grants, Change Strategies, Child Advocacy, Child Development
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Direct linkMallett, Christopher A.; Allen, Benjamin L. – NHSA Dialog, 2005
The "new federalism" paradigm offers an explanation why the federal government has devolved much of its administration of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF, formerly AFDC) and Medicaid (through managed care) programs. A review of child and family outcomes data resulting from these devolutionary changes in TANF and…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Federal State Relationship, Federal Government, Welfare Recipients
