Changing Welfare Services Case Studies of Local Welfare Reform Programs

Changing Welfare Services: Case Studies of Local Welfare Reform Programs describes promising programs and practices that have emerged in the United States since the enactment of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. Using case studies, this reference provides important lessons that will help social service directors and staff to develop strategies that will improve local welfare-to-work services. Enhanced with tables, figures, and appendixes, this text highlights the lessons that can be learned from implementing these programs. This book examines the Connections Shuttle and the Guaranteed Ride Home Program¿transportation services for welfare-to-work participants; the Exempt Provider Training Program -- trains Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) participants and others to launch and improve their own high-quality child care businesses; co-location of support services -- situating mental health and substance abuse services near the social services agency so TANF participants can make a single visit for all necessary services; the Family Loan Program -- helps low-income families deal with large or unexpected one-time expenses; the JobKeeper Hotline -- provides round-the-clock counseling, crisis intervention, and referral services to help participants stay employed; and much more.Austin, Michael J. is the author of 'Changing Welfare Services Case Studies of Local Welfare Reform Programs' with ISBN 9780789023148 and ISBN 0789023148.