This study examines the prevalence of disabilities among mothers and children and analyzes how these disabilities influence mothers’ work participation.

This Research-in-Brief presents selected findings from an IWPR analysis examining disabilities among children and mothers in low-income families.

Presently, the federal welfare law requires that 50 percent of single-parent families and 90 percent of two-parent families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) be engaged in a work activity.