Unemployment and low income are often associated with poverty. Many families, especially single parents, are affected by these social risks. However, the extent of employment and poverty risks for families is not the same across all welfare states - different policy profiles lead to significant differences in the level of social security. This book examines which combinations of policies are suitable for avoiding or compensating for risks and preventing low income and poverty in families. It compares the situation in Denmark, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom in terms of labor market participation, earned income, and family income including social benefits. The international comparison shows: German policy hardly avoids employment risks and mitigates them.