Introduction; Part 1 An Overview of Methods, Measures and Programs; Chapter 1 Methods for Evaluating Welfare Programs; Chapter 2 Measures of Child Well-Being; Chapter 3 The Programs; Part 2 Evaluation of Individual Programs; Chapter 4 AFDC; Chapter 5 Medicaid; Chapter 6 The Food Stamp Program; Chapter 7 WIC and School Nutrition Programs; Chapter 8 Head Start; Chapter 9 Housing Assistance; Chapter 10 The Earned Income Tax Credit; Conclusions;