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The perceptions of welfare reform by Michigan families whose children have disabilities and welfare caseworkers
- Authors:
- LEROY Barbara W., JOHNSON Donna M., ISRAEL Nathaniel
- Journal article citation:
- Social Policy Journal, 3(1), 2004, pp.23-37.
- Publisher:
- Haworth Press
- Place of publication:
- Binghamton, New York
This article examines family and caseworker perceptions of welfare reform and services as they relate to families who have a child with a disability. Interviews were conducted with 39 families and 77 caseworkers. Family questions addressed their perceptions of the welfare system, factors impacting their self-sufficiency, and their perceptions of needed programme changes. Caseworker questions addressed their perceptions of welfare practices and policies and their education needs related to serving families who have children with disabilities. Familial perceptions of the welfare system were validated by caseworker reports. Implications for service improvement are discussed.