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Graphs Of Afdc And "W-2" Caseloads And Unemployment Rates In 72 Wisconsin Counties: 1986-1998, John Pawasarat
Graphs Of Afdc And "W-2" Caseloads And Unemployment Rates In 72 Wisconsin Counties: 1986-1998, John Pawasarat
ETI Publications
The Employment and Training Institute prepared graphs of AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) and “W-2” (“Wisconsin Works,” the replacement family income support program using federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds) caseloads along with unemployment rates by county for the period from July 1986 through December 1998 when Wisconsin implemented its welfare reform initiatives. The graphs show the monthly unemployment rates and AFDC (and "W-2" TANF support) caseloads for each of Wisconsin's 72 counties. The ETI evaluations of Wisconsin welfare reform efforts during the period from 1987-1991 showed the strong impact of a rapidly improving labor market, which …
State Of Milwaukee's Children In 1998: Family Income/Economic Support Report, Lois M. Quinn
State Of Milwaukee's Children In 1998: Family Income/Economic Support Report, Lois M. Quinn
ETI Publications
This special report assesses the economic condition of Milwaukee County families with children and summarizes data on financial supports provided children in need. Start Smart Milwaukee! has made family income and economic support issues priority concerns during Wisconsin's conversion to a work-based welfare system, particularly since 65,000 fewer Milwaukee County children receive public income support than five years ago. The welfare system does not maintain current information on earnings of Milwaukee County families leaving public assistance. Meanwhile the Employment and Training Institute’s review of state tax returns for the last five years found a 39% increase in the number of …
Impact Of Welfare Reform On Child Care Subsidies In Milwaukee County: 1996-1999, John Pawasarat, Lois M. Quinn
Impact Of Welfare Reform On Child Care Subsidies In Milwaukee County: 1996-1999, John Pawasarat, Lois M. Quinn
ETI Publications
As part of its "W-2" ("Wisconsin Works") legislated changes in the state welfare system, the State of Wisconsin made a substantial commitment to provide day care support for low-income employed families, using federal TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) and child care block grant funds. This report on day care usage was developed to assist Milwaukee County and the State of Wisconsin in their long-term efforts to build an effective day care payment delivery system for employed families. The analysis examines the utilization of child care subsidies for "W-2" and low-income families in Milwaukee County from January 1996 through February …