Extractions: Comparison of PRIOR LAW and the PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1996 (P.L. 104-193) PROVISION PRIOR LAW P.L. 104 -193 Title I: Block Grants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families AFDC, EA, and JOBS AFDC provided income support to families with children deprived of parental support. JOBS was an employment and training program for AFDC recipients. Emergency Assistance (EA) provided short term emergency services and benefits to needy families. The federal government established eligibility criteria for AFDC and EA benefits and guidelines for the JOBS program. States determined benefit levels which were required to be applied uniformly to all families in similar circumstances. The law block grants AFDC, Emergency Assistance (EA), and JOBS into a single capped entitlement to states Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). States are required to implement their block grants programs by 7/1/97. States have the option to submit plans immediately subsequent to the President's signing of the bill (8/22/96). The Department of Health and Human Services reviews the plan for completeness. Funding Open-ended funding was on a matching basis for AFDC benefits and administration and EA. JOBS was an entitlement requiring state match and was capped at $1 billion in FY 1996.
Department Of Human Services welfare reform; Youth Services. DHS 6002, Directory by Topic, ElectedOfficials, Contact and Services, Search, Events, DC Government agencies, http://dhs.dc.gov/main.shtm
Department Of Human Services - Information Since implementing our welfare reform program in 1997, we decline in the number ofwelfare headsof partnerships with other District agencies, contracts with http://dhs.dc.gov/info/welfare_reform.shtm
Extractions: Welfare Reform Welfare reform in the District of Columbia created positive changes in many of the District's poor families. Federal and local welfare funds provided through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program offers cash benefits and a wide range of services to help in the transition from welfare to work, improve educational levels, and aid in the achievement of self-sufficiency. This year, the federal government awarded the city its third out-of-wedlock birth reduction bonus, bringing the DC performance bonuses to $66.7 million and making the city one of only three jurisdictions to receive an out-of-wedlock birth bonus three years in a row. Work is the ultimate goal for low-income parents receiving TANF; however, unlike other states, the District allows recipients to pursue a variety of educational and self-sufficiency activities as they prepare for work and overcome barriers that keep them from working. Highlights and Accomplishments
Welfare Reform Info Package (Contacts) Federal agencies welfare reform Contacts Implementation Guidance Website http//www.acf.dhhs.gov/news/welfare/wrpack.htm Regional http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/news/welfare/mailing/callcove.htm
Extractions: Implementation Guidance Website http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/news/welfare/wrpack.htm Regional Leadership Washington DC Leadership Welfare Reform WWW Resources I. Regional HHS Leadership The office of the HHS Regional Director hosts the Welfare Reform Implementation Working Team in your region. Please direct state specific questions to their office for referral to the appropriate team official. Region I
Human Resources Administration Mayor Bloomberg Announces Proposal for New welfare reform Legislation. Go to HRA NYC.gov Home Page Mayor's Office City agencies Services News and http://www.nyc.gov/html/hra/home.html
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg - Address On Welfare Reform NYC.gov Navigation. legislation that will determine the next stage in welfare reform. ResourcesAdministration, working with other city agencies, has developed http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/html/2002a/welfare.html
Extractions: Today, we have an opportunity too often denied a new administration: to reaffirm a commitment to policies that have worked, and at the same time to make changes when conditions demand them. Welfare in New York City once was synonymous with dependency and poverty. Five years ago, we set out to "end welfare as we knew it." Our goal was to replace dependency with dignity, and poverty with personal achievement. The key to achieving that goal was putting work first. The results have been dramatic. In 1995, some one-point-two million New Yorkers were on public assistance. Today, that figure has been cut by nearly 60 per cent. The welfare rolls have continued to go down by some 25,000 cases during the first four and a half months of this year. Fewer than 450,000 New Yorkers now receive public assistance. Some 54 per cent of that caseload receive support from the federal "temporary assistance to needy families, " or "TANF" program. The remainder receive aid through New York State's "safety net" program, established to provide continuing public assistance to those who leave the federal program once its five-year time limit for benefits expires, and for those never covered by federal benefits at all.
Welfare Reform Research Database - A-D Entries done to assess screening policies of state child welfare agencies. http//aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/movement00/index.htm, Describes pre welfare reform behavior in http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/dwd/wrr/wrr-ad.htm
Extractions: www.ssc.wisc.edu/irp/pubs/dp115197.pdf Uses state-level monthly data from 1987-96 to assess the importance of welfare reform vs. the importance of a strong economy in assessing caseload decline. Institute for Research on Poverty Ziliak, J.P.; Figlio, D.N.; Davis, E.E.; Connolly, L.S. Caseloads AFDC Benefits and Nonmarital Births to
Welfare Reform Resources welfare reform Organizations, agencies Resources, California Resources.Bay Area Partnership for Building Healthy and SelfSufficient http://www.abag.ca.gov/bayarea/wreform/resources.html
Extractions: Welfare Reform Bay Area Partnership for Building Healthy and Self-Sufficient Communities for Economic Prosperity is a public-private coalition of government, business, community, philanthropic and service leaders committed to developing a new, more effective approach to the way health, social, educational, economic and community development programs are planned, funded and implemented. HandsNet, a national human services network linking 5000 public interest and human services organizations monitors implementation of Welfare Reform by the states. The 1996-97 Governor's Budget for Health and Welfare as presented by the Department of Finance. CSAC Welfare Information The Legislative Analyst's Office provides an analysis of the Federal Welfare Reform Act's fiscal effect on California (Aug. 20,1996). The Legislative Analyst's Office produced an assessment of the Federal Welfare Reform Act's effect on California's General Assistance Programs (Oct.10, 1996). The California Budget Project (CBP) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization established to promote a better understanding of state fiscal policy issues. Their BUDGET WATCH, Volume 2, Number 5, addresses Welfare Reform. Public Policy Institute of California.
Federal Transit Administration Welfare To Work Notebook County, or Region A listing of transit agencies providing information The WelfareInformation NetworkWelfare reform. http//www.fta.dot.gov/wtw/notebk.html http://www.fta.dot.gov/wtw/notebk.html
Extractions: This section provides the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) response to the challenge of providing transportation services needed to connect current welfare recipients in urban and rural areas to places where employment opportunities exist. Issues for Public Consultation Publications The Challenge of Job Access Access To Jobs Brochure (excerpts) Transportation Planning for Access to Jobs TEA-21 Legislation (Section 3037-Job Access and Reverse Commute Grants) Travel To Work This section provides information for new transit riders. It explains the use of transit vehicles, schedules, maps, and routes. Transit Agencies that operate... How to use the bus Buses Cable Cars Commuter Rail ... Transit Services by City, County, or Region A listing of transit agencies providing information about their services. What are current travel conditions? SmarTraveler: Traveler Information Services Where are you located? MAPS Where to Get Assistance
Kentucky.gov - The Official State Government Site For The Kentucky.gov The Official State government site for the Commonwealth of ServiceRegions, , agencies, , What's New, , Feedback, , Contact Us. welfare reform Menu. http://cfc.state.ky.us/reform/reform.asp
Extractions: Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children Service Regions Agencies What's New Feedback ... Contact Us Help With Adoption Adult Abuse Child Abuse Child Care Services ... Weatherization Assistance Welfare Reform Menu Search the CFC Questions About Adoption Adult Protection Child Care Child Protection ...
Federal Partners At the Federal level many departments and agencies are working Administration forChildren and Families, welfare reform page, www.acf.dhhs.gov/news/welfare/. http://wtw.doleta.gov/documents/fedpartner.asp
Extractions: Directing business, adults, youth, dislocated workers, and workforce professionals to training and employment services. www.doleta.gov Search: Advanced Search Find it! in DOL document.write(doClock("W0",",%20","M0","%20","D0",",%20","Y0")); Home documents > Federal Partners Federal Partners Success of welfare reform and welfare to work relies upon the coordination and collaboration of many partners. At the Federal level many departments and agencies are working together on issues directly related to welfare reform and welfare to work. FEDERAL PARTNERS URL Welfare Reform/TANF Administration for Children and Families, Welfare Reform page www.acf.dhhs.gov/news/welfare/ Office of Family Assistance www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ofa Office of Community Service www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ocs Child Care Administration for Children and Families - Child Care Bureau www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/
Links www.anhd.org Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health agencies, Inc. of Veterans AffairsHomeless Programs Office www.va.gov/health/homeless return welfare reform. http://www.shnny.org/links.htm
Congressman Doug Ose's Home Page (CA-03) Official web site for Representative Doug Ose (R CA).Category Regional North America House of Representatives Members This bill is a bipartisan, comprehensive effort to help local agencies addressthe OSE VOTES TO IMPROVE UPON welfare reform'S SUCCESS. February 13, 2003. http://www.house.gov/ose/
Extractions: If you are interested in contacting our troops overseas or are family or friends of a member of our Armed Forces, check out Congressman Ose's Support Our Troops page. HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE TO HOLD HEARING ON PAPERWORK REDUCTION WASHINGTON, D.C.- House Government Reform Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Doug Ose today announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing next Friday to examine ways the IRS and other government agencies have reduced and plan to reduce paperwork burden on the American people. The hearing, entitled Mid-Term Report Card: Is the Bush Administration Doing Enough on Paperwork Reduction?, will focus on the most burdensome paperwork requirements for taxpayers and what the Bush Administration is doing to ease the burdens for Americans... more information OSE INTRODUCES REVISED PRESIDENTIAL GIFTS ACCOUNTABILITY ACT WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Doug Ose this week introduced a revised version of the Presidential Gifts Accountability Act, a bill aimed to reform the process by which Presidents accept gifts from donors and foreign dignitaries.
Extractions: Onondaga County Department of Aging and Youth AoA International Aging Page ... Internet Resources on Aging: Policy, Legislation, Regulations (Article by Joyce Post, off-site) Web Sites on Aging - Links to aging-related web sites including those State and Area Agencies on Aging Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home The HHS guide on this critical issue Images of the Aging Photos from Aging Magazine Available for Viewing and Downloading AgeLine Searchable electronic database containing detailed summaries of publications about older adults and aging, including books, journal and magazine articles, and research reports (off-site)
Extractions: Home Quick Index Site Index What's New ... E-Mail AoA Recently Released: Resources Related to Community-Based Alternative for Individuals with Disabilities (Olmstead) Census 2000 Data Relating to Aging Older Americans Month 2002 - America: A Community for All Ages - Information and Materials 2002 HHS Poverty Guidelines Resources and Information about the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000 - includes an overview, a summary, and answers to 35 Frequently Asked Questions (see also: Nutrition Program Questions Older Americans 2000: Key Indicators of Well-Being T his report of the Federal Forum on Aging-Related Statistics covers 31 key indicators carefully selected by the Forum to portray aspects of the lives of older Americans and their families. The report is divided into five subject areas: population, economics, health status, health risks and behaviors, and health care. See also: Press Release CMS (formerly HCFA) Web Site on the Americans with Disabilities Act/Olmstead Decision (requires States to administer their services, programs, and activities "in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of qualified individuals with disabilities"). See also:
Extractions: Program Info Agency Info ... Periodicals Welfare Issues (United States) The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( H.R. 3734 ), which eliminates open-ended entitlement programs and makes far-reaching changes to most federally funded welfare programs, was approved by President Clinton on August 22, 1996 ( P.L. 104-193; 110 Stat. 2105/2355 Below is a selected list of websites with information on national welfare reform. Poverty Guidelines, Research, and Measurement
Article Search - The Lone Star Report services state health and human services agencies provide today Bill Ratliff (RMountPleasant) and gov. Rector on whats next for welfare reform by James A http://www.lonestarreport.org/search.asp?topic=50
Untitled subcabinet member are available at http//www.usda.gov/agencies/gallery/gallery MexicoHuman Services Department, implementing the state's welfare reform program http://www.usda.gov/news/releases/2001/05/0083.htm
Extractions: Release No. 0083.01 Kevin Herglotz (202) 720-4623 VENEMAN SWEARS IN SUB CABINET MEMBERS WASHINGTON, May 25, 2001 - Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman announced that four members of her subcabinet, who were confirmed by the U.S. Senate earlier this week, have been officially sworn into office. During a private ceremony today, Veneman administered the oath of office to J.B. Penn, as under secretary for farm and foreign agricultural services; Lou Gallegos, as assistant secretary for administration; and Mary Waters, as assistant secretary for congressional relations. William T. Hawks, under secretary for maketing and regulatory programs, was sworn in by Secretary Veneman on May 24, 2001, at a meeting of the Delta Council held in Cleveland, Mississippi. Eric Bost, who was also confirmed this week as under secretary for food, nutrition and consumer services, will be sworn in next month. "We appreciate the swift confirmation of these nominees by the U.S. Senate," said Veneman. "Each of these individuals bring a great deal of experience and expertise to these positions and I am proud to have them serving on our team here at USDA." Complete biographical sketches and photographs of each subcabinet member are available at http://www.usda.gov/agencies/gallery/gallery.htm
Extractions: January/February 1998 Vol 61, No.4 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Articles Surface Transportation and Global System Positioning Improvements: L5 and DGPS Sticking with Rosan One LTAP Strategic Plan Implemented 57 Ways FHWA's Photometric and Visibility Lab ... Federal Cost Allocation Study
