"I escaped the welfare trap." (includes related article on welfare reform)

Article Abstract:

A mother of four describes how she went on welfare after she got a divorce, lost her job and got evicted. She got off welfare about five years later and founded Welfare Alumni, a group that provides information on job skills and employment opportunities for women currently or previously on welfare.

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Putting family first

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The parents of three small children were devastated when they learned that their 7-year-old was likely to die of his illness. Both parents recount the terrible period and their relief that their son survived. Tips on coping and helping others are included.

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Cybill's new family values

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Actress and talk show host Cybill Shepherd discusses her past relationships and attitudes towards sex. It took a long while for her to be able to cope as a mother, but she now has a strong bond with her daughter Clementine.

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