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Kate, a Newly Single Parent, Took a Leave of Absence

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Kate, a newly single parent, took a leave of absence without pay from her job to care for her new baby. Unfortunately, Kate does not have family close by to help her with finances or caretaking. Due to the lack of financial support, Kate filed for welfare benefits for the duration of her work-leave so that she can buy food and pay her bills. How might Kate be viewed by other people due to her status as a "welfare mother?"


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