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TANF and Teen Mothers Will Term Paper
Pages:5 (1636 words)
Sources:5
Subject:Social Issues
Topic:Working Mothers
Document Type:Term Paper
Document:#45351082
The question of whether TANF is working to reduce the number of teen pregnancies is inconclusive. The literature review leaves many more questions than answers.
Conclusion
The literature review found many conflicting results and studies that were significantly flawed. The real impact of TANF on teen pregnancies cannot be determined from the studies conducted thus far. The mass media was found to quote inconclusive findings. The body of evidence found is in need to further studies to determine the status and effects of TANF on teen pregnancy. This research will fill the gap in research by providing a reliable assessment of the impact of TANF on the ability to teen mothers to become independent and successful.
The literature review found many effects of TANF on the status of mothers as a result of the program. However, there were many flaws found in the program as well. In order for TANF to provide a valuable resource for pregnant teens, the problems accessing the system must be resolved. This research will help to pinpoint many problems with the system in hopes of improving the TANF program so that it truly accomplishes the goals that it was intended to accomplish.
Works Cited
Acs, G. And Koball, H. (2003). TANF and the Status of Teen Mothers under Age 18. No. a-62 in Series, "New Federalism: Issues and Options for States." Retrieved March 25, 2007 at http://www.urban.org/url.cfm?ID=310796.
Center for Impact Resarch (CIR) (2001). Accessing TANF Assistance: A survey of Low-Income
Young Mothers in Chicago. Retrieved March 25, 2007 at http://www.impactresearch.org/documents/chicagotanfexecutive.pdf
Kaestner, R., Korenman, S., and O'Neill, J.(2003). Has Welfare Reform Changed Teenage
Behaviors? Journal of Policy Analysis and Management 22(2): 225-48.
McKean, L. (2002). Teen Mothers on TANF. Impact Research. Policy Center. Retrieved March 25, 2007 at http://www.impactresearch.org/policycenter/TeenTANF.htm?ID=13.
Shapiro, D. And Marcy, H. (2002). Knocking on the Door: Barriers to Welfare and other
Assistance for Teen Parents, a Three-City Research Study. Center for Impact Research.
Retrieved March 25, 2007 at http://www.impactresearch.org/documents/knockingexecutive.pdf
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Works Cited
Acs, G. And Koball, H. (2003). TANF and the Status of Teen Mothers under Age 18. No. a-62 in Series, "New Federalism: Issues and Options for States." Retrieved March 25, 2007 at http://www.urban.org/url.cfm?ID=310796.
Center for Impact Resarch (CIR) (2001). Accessing TANF Assistance: A survey of Low-Income
Young Mothers in Chicago. Retrieved March 25, 2007 at http://www.impactresearch.org/documents/chicagotanfexecutive.pdf
Kaestner, R., Korenman, S., and O'Neill, J.(2003). Has Welfare Reform Changed Teenage
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