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Richardson J, House S. 1999, n.d.. Federal programs for children and families: A tool for connecting programs to people. Washington, DC: Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service; IEL Policy Exchange, 217 pp. (A CRS report to Congress; Special report no. 15)

Annotation: This report provides (1) a brief description of approximately 140 federally funded programs directed specifically toward children and their families, as well as the programs' tax rules, (2) federal funding amounts, (3) participation data, (4) information about how the program/tax rule is targeted, (5) selected program characteristics such as entitlement status, whether features of the program are indexed, matching requirements, and whether major waivers or federal rules are allowed, and (6) Congressional committee involvement. Programs are grouped into the following categories: education and training, health, housing, income support, nutrition, and social services. Tables at the end of each section summarize selected information about the programs and tax rules described in the section. The report concludes with copies of two letters requesting the report, and a list of credits. It was originally published by the Congressional Research Service in 1999 and republished by IEL under a different title.

Keywords: Children, Data, Entitlements, Families, Federal programs, Financing, Health, Housing, Nutrition, Participation, Social services, Taxes, Training, Waivers

Aron LY, Loprest PJ, Steurle E. 1996. Serving children with disabilities: A systematic look at the programs. Washington, DC: Urban Institute Press, 182 pp.

Annotation: This book provides a comprehensive accounting of public expenditures on children and families. It compares expenditures across all the major programs. It develops guiding principles about how to allocate resources in order to simplify programs, integrate efforts and find more cost-effective ways to respond to families' and children's needs.

Keywords: CSHCN programs, Children with developmental disabilities, Children with special health care needs, Eligibility determination, Entitlements, Head Start, Program coordination, Program evaluation, Special education, Statistics, Supplemental Security Income

Jensen MA, Goffin SG, eds. 1993. Visions of entitlement: The care and education of America's children. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press, 303 pp.

Annotation: This book focuses on the concept and issues of entitlement in relation to the needs of young children in our society. It is organized in three sections that offer various perspectives on the entitlements of young children, as well as insights into how American society has dealt and should deal with the vulnerabilities and differences among children and their families. Issues addressed include different frameworks for understanding the concept of entitlement, assurances that children receive their rightful entitlement such as health care, housing, food, child care, education, cultural activities, income insurance, and legal and welfare rights, and the consideration of the family and cultural contexts for the provision of entitlements for young children.

Keywords: Advocacy, Child care, Child welfare, Cultural diversity, Early childhood education, Entitlements, Poverty

Stoney L, Zeller D. 1993. Child care financing in Iowa: Maximizing funds, coordinating services and structuring rates. Des Moines, IA: Iowa Department of Human Services, 104 pp.

Annotation: This report discusses the financing and administration of child care subsidies in Iowa within the context of increased federal funding and the accompanying regulations and guidelines. The Iowa Department of Human Services child care subsidy system and how it interfaces with early childhood care and education funds administered by other federal, state, and local agencies are described. Finally, a work plan for coordination of all Iowa child care funding and services into a seamless system is provided.

Keywords: Child care, Child health programs, Entitlements, Financing, Health care delivery, Health care systems, Iowa, Policy analysis, Policy development, Program coordination, Public assistance, Rate setting and review, Regulations

Steele G. 1932. Family welfare: Summary of expenditures for relief general family welfare and relief mothers' aid, veterans' aid. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 107 pp. (Bureau publication (United States. Children's Bureau); Separate from no. 209)
   

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