SOCB30H3 Final: Reese
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Welfare reform bold welfare reform initiatives: including first time-limited welfare program in the nation. Children program 1997 following passage of 1996 federal welfare reform act. Politicians, think tanks & the global promotion of the (cid:498)wisconsin model(cid:499) of. (cid:883)(cid:891)(cid:890)(cid:889) wisconsin(cid:495)s former governor tommy thompson implemented series of: wisconsin works (w-2) replaced states aid to families w dependent designed to ensure that (cid:498)for those who can work, only work should pay(cid:499) In exchange for benefits adult recipients of w-2 expected to engage in at least (cid:886)(cid:882) hours of (cid:498)welfare-to-work activities(cid:499) Reinforcing idea that w-2 is a work-based program: disabled parents served through separate program of 4 rungs of w-2 employment ladder, although work hours usually less. Following implementation of pay for performance & w-2: states welfare caseload declined dramatically. Claimed that states sharp caseload decline demonstrated effectiveness of. Economic conditions worsened (2000-04) easier to find work: caseloads rose by 46%
