Publication Date
7-1-1998
Summary
Children’s allowances, a common feature of twentieth century welfare states, are cash grants to families with children. The concept of a government-provided monthly cash benefit to foster income security for all children has never had widespread political appeal. This report traces the history of children’s allowances in other nations to see what can be learned about child support policies.
Document Type
Policy Report
Category
Financial Inclusion
Subarea
Asset Building
Original Citation
Curley, J., & Sherraden, M. (1998). The history and status of children's allowances: Policy background for children's savings accounts (CSD Report). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Project
SEED National Initiative
Keywords
child savings, child development account, CDA, policy, SEED
Recommended Citation
Curley, J., & Sherraden, M. (1998). The history and status of children's allowances: Policy background for children's savings accounts (CSD Report). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7936/K7NP23ZK
Notes
Subsequent publication: Curley, J., & Sherraden, M. (2000). Policy lessons from children’s allowances for children’s savings accounts. Child Welfare, 79(6), 661–687.