Publisher: Urban Institute
Author(s): Kuehn, Daniel; Michael Pergamit; Tracy C. Vericker
Published: August 2011
Examines whether poverty and single parenthood influence the likelihood of risk behavior and dropping out among youth and how these behaviors affect the trajectory of connectedness and employment patterns in adulthood. Considers policy implications.
Funder(s): Annie E. Casey Foundation
Subject(s): Children and Youth; Children and Youth, Youth/Adolescents; Social Science