Table 1.
Sample characteristics at study entry (N = 517)
| Characteristics | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female gender | 45.6 |
| Parent education ≤ High school | 52.2 |
| Single-parent household | 57.8 |
| Family poverty (by federal guidelines) | 42.1 |
| Parent unemployment | 22.1 |
| Inadequate income | 33.3 |
| Receipt of TANF | 7.2 |
TANF, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.