At present, single-parent families ought to be of great focus

At present, single-parent families ought to be of great focus, be recognized and supported as they are a growing family form and should not be an afterthought in family, economic and labor market policies. Single parent families should be (26) _______ considered and addressed in all family policy discussions and decisions. (27) _______, home-care cash allowances, which are paid to a parent who abstains from employment to take care for her child at home, can have significant consequences encouraging lower levels of female employment among single-parent families, (28) _______ in turn results in higher childhood poverty. In this regard, work-life balance policies and workplace practices also need to (29) _______ account of a single-parent perspective, for example, the impact of non-standard work hours when childcare is not available.

The provision of educational and skill-building opportunities and affordable quality day care become even more urgent in families with single parents. Such families should have a higher priority and subsidized access to childcare facilities. Governmental agencies should be established (30) _______ child support payment from non-resident parents in case of conflicts, disagreements or delayed payments, e.g., after a divorce or separation.

                                                                                 (Adapted from http://www.socialtrendsinstitute.org/)

Question 26. A. implicitly     B. clearly        C. indirectly    D. completely 

Question 27. A. For instance B. However     C. Moreover   D. Therefore 

Question 28. A. who  B. whose         C. which         D. that 

Question 29. A. have B. do   C. put  D. take

Question 30. A. to facilitate  B. facilitating  C. facilitated   D. facilitate