| Description |
275 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Contents |
1. Families are changing -- 2. The balance of family policy tools -- 3. Fertility trends: what have been the main drivers? -- 4. Reducing barriers to parental employment -- 5. Promoting child development and child well-being -- 6. Sole parents, public policy, employment and poverty -- 7. Child maltreatment |
| Summary |
This book compares how governments support families. Using data from OECD nations, including Australia, it examines family policies aimed at addressing issues facing parents. Chapters include: families are changing; the balance of family policy tools; fertility trends: what have been the main drivers?; reducing barriers to parental employment; promoting child development and child well-being; sole parents, public policy, employment and poverty; and child maltreatment |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Family services -- OECD countries.
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Family policy -- OECD countries.
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| Author |
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
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| ISBN |
9789264098725 print |
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