Health and Well-Being of Young Children of Immigrants, The

Author: 
Capps, Randy, Michael Fix, Jason Ost, Jane Reardon-Anderson, and Jeffrey S. Passel
Year: 
2004
Publisher: 
Urban Institute
Publication Location: 
Washington, D.C.
Description: 

Synthesizes national data sources to portray major factors affecting children in immigrant families under age six, the key years for child development. Clear graphs portray poverty, family structure and parents' work; risk factors for poor school performance; hardship and benefit use; health status; and child care arrangements. Concludes with suggestions for further research.

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