Title
WorkFirst Evaluation Summary: How Successful Has WorkFirst Been? What Happens Next?
Report Type Briefing Report 
Date Published January 2001 
Publication Number 01-2 
Mandate
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Abstract

This report summarizes JLARC has learned about WorkFirst and its success in meeting the mandates and objectives established by the legislature.  An additional focus includes detail on the possible impacts of the 5-year time limit on welfare benefits, which will impact some clients in August of 2002.  Based on analysis conducted in this and other states, it appears the potential negative impact of time limits may not be as severe as some had originally predicted. 
Author(s)
Ron Perry, Project Supervisor
John Woolley, Analyst
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Number of Pages 21 
Keywords DSHS, Department of Social and Health Services, WorkFirst, work first, AFDC, aid to families with dependant children, welfare reform, analysis of time, time limit, time limits, job search, welfare benefit, welfare benefits, benefit, benefits 
Category Labor/Workforce Development