From support to self-sufficiency: How successful are programs in advancing the financial independence and well-being of welfare recipients?

Evaluation and Program Planning

Volumn 24, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 389-408

  Long, D A ^a  

^a ABT ASSOCIATES   (United States)

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EID: 0345775394     PISSN: 01497189     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0149-7189(01)00039-8     Document Type: Article

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