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Welfare Law and Domestic Violence
The Family Violence Option (FVO) of the 1996 welfare law (P.L. 104-193) permits state programs of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to waive federal rules regarding required work, time limited benefits, and child support cooperation for victims of domestic violence.
Parental Leave: Legislation in the 100th Congress
The report discusses the argument for why America should set a standard long-term maternity leave and temporary medical disability leave. Then the opposition to this position discusses why maternity leave and medical disability leave should be decided by the employer, not the Federal government.
Veterans' Benefits: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for Survivors
This report outlines the eligibility requirements and benefit levels for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and related policy issues.
Children in Poverty: Profile, Trends, and Issues
This report documents the trends of economic well-being of children, giving data on child poverty and the employment rate of their mothers.
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant: Responses to Frequently Asked Questions
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Adoption in the United States
This report discusses adoption in the U.S. and includes statistics, information on adoption related legislation, and articles on challenges and current topics of discussion related to adoption.
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