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issues covered: Causes of poverty in the United States, social effects of welfare reform
Bernard van Leer Foundation
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The foundation has an international focus on improvement of opportunities for children between the ages of 0 and 8 who live in circumstances of social and economic disadvantage. Three main issue areas are targeted: strengthening the care environment (including parenting issues and children affected by HIV/AIDS), successful transitions (dealing with transitions to daycare, preschools and primary education) and social inclusion/respect for diversity. Much of the information on this site is in both English and Spanish and is more academic in orientation.
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Institute for Research on Poverty
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Presents publications, research and current information on poverty. Includes topics such as social inequality and the social effects of welfare reform. Provides links to other poverty-related sites and conference and seminar information.
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Institute on Race and Poverty
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Articles, current news, and policy information on many aspects of poverty and race. Covers the social effects of welfare reform, racial profiling, housing concerns and various other topics.
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Joint Center for Poverty Research
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Provides articles, policies and information focused on work and poverty. The causes of poverty in the United States, general poverty facts, the social effects of welfare reform, and poverty and children are discussed. Also includes information on earned income tax credit, medical coverage, conferences and events, and funding opportunities.
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Educators Reference Desk
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The Reference Desk offers resources that follow the social effects of welfare reform to discuss the status of poverty in schools today and education for disadvantaged children. The site provides links to other sites along with descriptions of the relevant information on each site.
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Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
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Extensive collection of research reports on welfare and the social effects of welfare reform with topics such as welfare and work, formation of healthy families, and welfare, work and child care. Directed to a professional audience but includes short, easy-to-read summaries.
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topic summary: Articles, news, and information on poverty and its relationship with topics such as work and race are offered. Provide information on the causes of poverty in the United States and its effect on subjects such as housing, medical coverage, earned income tax credit, and the social effects of welfare reform. Current news on conferences, events, and funding opportunities are also provided.
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