FRHD 1020 Chapter 15: Chapter 15 – Couple and Family.docx

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 1020
• Professor: Sarah Murray

Document Summary

In early years of settlement: y public assistance was provided by local governments or charities on an emergency basis only y little cash was provided, partly because poverty was believed to result from bad budgeting. Means test: a method of screening applicants to ensure that only those who need financial assistance receive it. During the great depression, the federal government assumed a growing role as a provider of basic financial support to the many destitute families. y since wwii, the pace of this involvement has increased y y. In 1944, the federal government introduced family allowances for each child up to 16 years of age. In 1972, a new unemployment insurance act was introduced with universal coverage and benefits. In 1974, the federal family allowance act was introduced to provide for an increased benefit per child subject to taxation y y y since 2006, the universal child care benefit program has provided a taxable.