This article takes a look into the economic situation of those families who have left cash assistance. Is there really a successful transition off of welfare? In order to answer this question, researchers take a look at the work or place of employment for these families. There are usually frequent turnovers in cash assistance programs, but little to no facts about whether or not families succeed after leaving these programs. Once people leave welfare ( welfare leavers), a lot of them do not find the best of jobs and end up working for minimum wage. About 2/3 of those employed work as clerical/administrative workers, service workers, or they work in the trade industry. These families are often referred to as "working poor" families. Then they also loose benefits such as Medicaid and child care subsidies. Welfare leavers with jobs tend to work in the same industries and occupations as those who are near poor and low income mothers.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Families on Welfare
This article takes a look into the economic situation of those families who have left cash assistance. Is there really a successful transition off of welfare? In order to answer this question, researchers take a look at the work or place of employment for these families. There are usually frequent turnovers in cash assistance programs, but little to no facts about whether or not families succeed after leaving these programs. Once people leave welfare ( welfare leavers), a lot of them do not find the best of jobs and end up working for minimum wage. About 2/3 of those employed work as clerical/administrative workers, service workers, or they work in the trade industry. These families are often referred to as "working poor" families. Then they also loose benefits such as Medicaid and child care subsidies. Welfare leavers with jobs tend to work in the same industries and occupations as those who are near poor and low income mothers.
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