Household composition of families eligible for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start: Findings from the 2012-2016 National Agricultural Workers Survey

Description:

This brief describes the household composition of migrant and seasonally laboring families who are eligible for MSHS. These families may or may not be enrolled in MSHS at the time that they were surveyed. Understanding the composition of migrant and seasonal farmworker families and households may identify some areas of focus for MSHS programs who serve families. (author abstract)

Resource Type:

Fact Sheets & Briefs

Author(s):

Gatewood Amanda K.

Publisher(s):

United States. Administration for Children and Families. Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation

Funder(s):

United States. Administration for Children and Families

Country:

United States

Date Issued:

2019

Source:

(OPRE Report No. 2019-48). U.S. Administration for Children and Families, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/opre/household_composition_brief_48_508_0.pdf

Note:

This brief uses data from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration 2012-2016 National Agricultural Worker Survey (NAWS).

Topics:

2. Parents & Families > 2.4. Parent/Family Practices and Structure > 2.4.3. Family Structure

2. Parents & Families > 2.5. Parent/Family Characteristics

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.1. Programs > 6.1.3. Early Head Start/Head Start

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