RR 626 Parents’ work entry, progression and retention, and child poverty
by James Browne and Gillian Paull
This report documents the dynamic patterns in work and poverty for families with dependent children in the three years following a parent entering work. The analysis examines the degree to which simply moving into work is an important factor in lifting families out of poverty or whether significant retention and progression within employment are key elements in allowing families to escape from poverty. The report also investigates the relationships between work progression and work retention, considering how failure to remain in work for very long may be related to a lack of employment advancement.
December 2009 108 pages 297x210mm
ISBN 978-1-84712-700-6
(1,6MB)