Many low-income working individuals and families increasingly confront significant challenges in their ability to remain economically self-sufficient. A substantial portion of these individuals, referred to as “working but poor,” or “the working poor,” rotate in and out of social service agencies seeking assistance in coping with everyday challenges emerging from insufficient social and/or financial capital.

For this special issue (Vol. 88, No. 3; July—Sept 2007), Families in Society collected manuscripts, essays, and case studies containing research, policy recommendations, and practice interventions relating to individuals and families. Practitioner challenges and agency strategies to work with service requests from affected consumers are included, as are empirical research and program evaluation reports.

Available in print, CD-ROM, and print/CD combined, this article collection offers a breadth of topics and a well-rounded exposure to emerging models in services for working poor families.

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(Release date: September 10, 2007)

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