Welfare Time Limits: An Update on State Policies, Implementation, and Effects on Families
Contributing Organization(s): MDRC
Author(s)/Creator(s): Mary Farrell; Sarah Rich; Lesley Turner; David Seith; Dan Bloom
Publishing Date: 2008-04-01
Issue Areas: Welfare and Public Assistance
Ownership/Rights Info: Copyright 2008 by The Lewin Group and MDRC. All rights reserved.
One of the most controversial features of the 1990s welfare reforms was the imposition of time limits on benefit receipt. This comprehensive review, written by The Lewin Group and MDRC, includes analyses of administrative data reported by states to the federal government, visits to several states, and a literature review.
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Intended Audience: Advocates; College/University Professors; Legislators/Legislative Aids; Policy Professionals; Researchers
Type/Format: Survey
Language code: English
Type/Format: Survey
Language code: English
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