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U.S. Children in Single-Mother Families by Andra Andru is a document available to read on EtoBox.

1) Approximately 24% of children under 18 in the US live in single-mother families, with over half of African American children living in single-mother families. 2) Children in single-mother families, especially those that are low-income, face greater risks such as dropping out of school, unemployment, and early parenthood. 3) Ensuring single mothers have access to education, job training, childcare, and equal wages can help children successfully transition to adulthood.

Author

Andra Andru

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EN