The welfare backlash

Article Abstract:

The change in public attitudes toward the recipients of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) is attributed to disproportionate increase in welfare-supported illegitimate children and the growing acceptance of working mothers. In addition, perception that inner-city black families constitute the bulk of AFDC recipients added fuel to the public backlash against the program. Government efforts to control the AFDC program from the mid-1950s up to 1962 generally failed. One reason cited is the general feeling of prosperity in American society, which considered poverty a minor problem.

Social aspects, United States, Public opinion, Welfare, Public assistance, United States. Office of Family Assistance. Aid to Families with Dependent Children Program

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Should states attempt to limit the size of welfare families by denying welfare mothers additional benefits if they have more children?

Article Abstract:

The proposal to limit the size of welfare families by denying further increase in benefits to mothers who have additional children while under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program is debated. Critics oppose the measure by saying that the goals of limiting childbirth by single welfare mothers and of encouraging them to marry were based on false premises. However, proponents of the reform argue that directive policies should be implemented because welfare programs based on benefits alone have failed.

Economic aspects, Welfare recipients

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Will the new federal welfare law hurt needy children?

Article Abstract:

Controversy exists on how federal welfare reform will affect needy children. Some hold it will improve the lot of poor children by taking away a dependency on government assistance, thereby eliminating the value of dependency. Others hold it will hurt from 2.5 to 3.5 million poor children, and plunge 450,000 children into privation. Critics claim it will also increase foster care, especially without child care assistance.

Social policy, Poor children

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