Die ökonomische Lage der in Deutschland lebenden Bevölkerung mit Migrationshintergrund hat sich von 1998 bis 2003 relativ verschlechtert; unter den Zuwanderern ist der Anteil der in Armut Lebenden überdurchschnittlich gestiegen. Besonders hoch ist die Betroffenheit von Armut bei den Älteren...

Overall, children in Germany live in households with below average incomes; therefore social policies that address the vulnerable position of Germany?s children are necessary. These policies should cover targeted financial transfers as well as improvements in day care provision for children....

The positive effects of early childhood programs on children's school success have been demonstrated in the literature. However, most studies were completed in the U.S.A., where early childhood programs vary widely, based on differing auspice, regulation, cost, and other factors. In European...