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Peer reviewedGennetian, Lisa A.; Miller, Cynthia – Child Development, 2002
Used a three-group design to determine the effects on child development of the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), a state welfare reform program. Findings showed that MFIP increased employment rates and decreased poverty. According to mother-reports, children were less likely to exhibit problem behaviors and more likely to perform better…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Welfare, Children, One Parent Family
