This article presents the findings of a research conducted in the Federal Administration Database about social and economical information regarding families and households participating in "Bolsa Família" (Cash Transfer Program) in Campinas (São Paulo - Brazil). The datanalysis pointed-out what kinds of household are in a more vulnerable economic condition. The study showed also that Conditional Cash Transfer programs must be associated with other public policies in order to improve the financial situation of poor families.
PUBLIC POLICIES; SOCIAL POLICIES; ECONOMICS