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The Long-Term Effects of Building Strong Families: A Relationship Skills Education Program for Unmarried Parents

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  • Robert G. Wood
  • Quinn Moore
  • Andrew Clarkwest
  • Alexandra Killewald
  • Shannon Monahan

Abstract

Sponsored by the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Building Strong Families (BSF) evaluation used a random assignment research design to test eight voluntary programs that offer relationship skills education and other support services to unwed couples who are expecting or have just had a baby.

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  • Robert G. Wood & Quinn Moore & Andrew Clarkwest & Alexandra Killewald & Shannon Monahan, "undated". "The Long-Term Effects of Building Strong Families: A Relationship Skills Education Program for Unmarried Parents," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 5932425ddd704b58abbe5692e, Mathematica Policy Research.
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    1. Robert G. Wood & Brian Goesling & Diane Paulsell, "undated". "Design for an Impact Study of Five Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Programs and Strategies," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 01852acb9cbb4dd9afd6bc7cb, Mathematica Policy Research.
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    3. Robert G. Wood & Reginald Covington, "undated". "Limited Father Involvement: Which Families Are Most at Risk?," Mathematica Policy Research Reports ef6798aee7c142ce937816279, Mathematica Policy Research.
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    5. Lundberg, Shelly, 2014. "Skill Disparities and Unequal Family Outcomes," IZA Discussion Papers 8346, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).

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