Implications of the 1996 Welfare Legislation for Children: A Research Perspective
1998; Wiley; Volume: 12; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1002/j.2379-3988.1998.tb00008.x
ISSN2379-3988
AutoresMartha Zaslow, Kathryn Tout, Susan M. Smith, Kristin Anderson Moore,
Tópico(s)Early Childhood Education and Development
ResumoSocial Policy ReportVolume 12, Issue 3 p. 1-36 ReportFree Access Implications of the 1996 Welfare Legislation for Children: A Research Perspective Martha Zaslow, Martha ZaslowSearch for more papers by this authorKathryn Tout, Kathryn ToutSearch for more papers by this authorSheila Smith, Sheila SmithSearch for more papers by this authorKristin Moore, Kristin MooreSearch for more papers by this author Martha Zaslow, Martha ZaslowSearch for more papers by this authorKathryn Tout, Kathryn ToutSearch for more papers by this authorSheila Smith, Sheila SmithSearch for more papers by this authorKristin Moore, Kristin MooreSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 September 1998 https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2379-3988.1998.tb00008.xCitations: 12AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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