Single Moms And Welfare Woes: A Higher-Education Dilemma

Amanda Freeman

18 August, 2015

Out of the 12 million single-parent families in the United States, the vast majority—more than 80 percent—are headed by women. These households are more likely than any other demographic group to fall below the poverty line. In fact, census data shows that roughly 40 percent of single-mother-headed families are poor.

Why? Experts point to weak social-safety nets, inadequate child support, and low levels of education, among other factors.

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