Developing families' human capital

Article Abstract:

Human capital must be developed through families. The nurture of children, support for pregnant adolescents and teenage parents, health, marriage and parenting are areas in which investments must be made. Children in single-parent families are at risk because such families have less money to spend on necessary investments such as medical care. Programs for teenage parents in nutrition, parenting and employment must be developed for the potential benefit of all concerned. Strong marital relationships have repercussions in health and parenting. Thus, these areas must be impacted through investments such as money and education.

Analysis, Services, Human capital, Family services, Single-parent family, Single parent family

---

The extension/research link: current issues and future directions for Home Economics

Article Abstract:

Factors such as narrow specialization of research projects, lack of collaboration between faculties and inadequate funds, inhibit interaction between extension and research in home science. Four strategies have been identified, on the basis of extensive discussions between administrators and extension experts, to ensure effective application of research results to local problems. These include co-operation between the field staff and researchers, participatory leadership by administrators, review of the system of rewards and appointments and development of mutual trust and respect amongst the faculty.

Research, Usage, Universities and colleges, Home economics research

---

Child support and human capital

Article Abstract:

Child support enforcement legislation requires non-custodial parents to pay for the support of their children. However, existing laws have not helped poor, single-parent families. In many cases, child support is not paid. The state also requires parents on Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) to use their child support funds to reimburse the state for the amount of aid used. The government standard for determining the poverty threshold has not kept pace with the basic standard of living resulting in low payments for parents on AFDC. Thus, children have not benefited from public policy.

Laws, regulations and rules, Child support, Federal aid to child welfare, Government aid to child welfare

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Preserving Heirloom textiles. When to consult a specialist for the restoration of doll clothes and accessories
• Abstracts: Restoring a derelict pasture. The fresh connection: Community Supported Agriculture stabilizes farm income and brings fresh organic produce directly to consumers
• Abstracts: Helping weave the dream: the California Basket Weavers Association brings together makers and supporters of a native craft
• Abstracts: Thomas Hucker: counting angels. The techno-romantic Thomas Mann. Thomas Hoadley
• Abstracts: Collecting serial lobby cards. Collecting movie memorabilia

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.