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This research seeks to understand mothers' perceptions of the expanded Child Tax Credit and its impact on family well-being.

“I'm Doing My Part, Why Aren't You Doing Yours?”: A Qualitative Exploration of the Expanded Child Tax Credit Among Mothers with Young Children

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Qualitative exploration uncovers mothers' perceptions of the Child Tax Credit, highlighting barriers and impacts on family well-being.

This research seeks to understand mothers' perceptions of the expanded Child Tax Credit and its impact on family well-being.
Conducted follow-up focus groups and interviews with twenty mothers from diverse backgrounds.
Analyzed discussions thematically using inductive and deductive approaches.
Collected data from mothers pre-pandemic in three cities across the U.S.
Mothers reported that unclear communication about the CTC led to widespread misunderstanding.
Access barriers were identified due to complicated benefit delivery structures.
The expiration of the CTC contributed to feelings of broken trust in government.

Cuba et al. (2026) studied this question.

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