Following the United States' lead, the emergence of neoliberal welfare policy across the
western world has resulted in employment programmes for single parents, who are …

Background Research has linked adversity among mothers to poorer outcomes among their
offspring. However, additional inquiry is warranted particularly in rural communities where …

The Australian government purports that employment will improve welfare recipients'
wellbeing. However, longitudinal analysis of the subjective wellbeing (SWB) of 135 single …

A rich body of literature has studied variances in motherhood wage penalties. Yet studies
have not explored American rural–nonrural differences in this phenomenon. The spatial …

It is now accepted that high-quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) can bring
lasting benefits to children from disadvantaged contexts. However, a significant number of …

The Personal Responsibility Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, Pub. L. 104-193
(PRWORA) was passed creating the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) …

Amid nationwide efforts to address behavioral health needs, rural communities often face
unique challenges and a lack of resources. This study presents a bottom-up approach used …

Using family stress management theory, this longitudinal study examined how employment
patterns, family coping resources, and perceptions of financial well-being influenced …

Rural, low-income families face a multitude of challenges in their quest for economic
security. This paper presents the major findings from two studies, Rural Families Speak and …

A career woman indirectly is committed to work and to taking responsibility for the family.
This situation is not easy for career women with pre-school-aged children because children …