On August 22, 1996, Bill Clinton passed a law for Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity
Reconciliation Act. This act is known for “Welfare Reform” which has Temporary Assistance for the Needy Families (TANF) that is a federal program the benefits consist of a 60-month limit for a cash aid benefits for recipients. Generally, each state has their own guidelines for the TANF; however, the requirements may differ, due to economic factors. The TANF program, should also meet the federal work participation requirement (WPR). This is a mandated work performance requirement for states that have a TANF program. TANF program was created to empower individuals and provide work incentive that include: job training, resumes, computer and internet …show more content…
For example, Arizona TANF program was two years; however, recently it was decreased to one year. Unfortunately, accordingly to Pitzil, this means a projection of 2,500 people, including 1,500 kids will no longer qualify for the retiring allowance the program provides. The average payment is $278 a month. The TANF program has inadvertently impacted low income families in a negative way. Fifty percent of work-eligible individuals who receive TANF assistance must meet minimum hourly requirements in federally specified work activities such as paid work, job search, and job skills training (PItzil, 2016). Furthermore, I believe economic factors where not considered such as the possibility of individuals not being able to find permanent employment opportunities. The two principles that had resonated with me regarding TANF program is the unintended consequences of a failing economy and how it affects public …show more content…
Federal regulations prohibit exempting MFIP participants from the time limit before the end of the 60-month period. Instead, we are required to extend MFIP eligibility in cases where the client meets a special hardship exemption (MN DHS, 2016). I believe, the unintended consequences of public programs and MN economy has influenced the diverse population in Hennepin County. Recently, Hennepin County have had several position that require diversity inclusion to serve the diverse
Reconciliation Act. This act is known for “Welfare Reform” which has Temporary Assistance for the Needy Families (TANF) that is a federal program the benefits consist of a 60-month limit for a cash aid benefits for recipients. Generally, each state has their own guidelines for the TANF; however, the requirements may differ, due to economic factors. The TANF program, should also meet the federal work participation requirement (WPR). This is a mandated work performance requirement for states that have a TANF program. TANF program was created to empower individuals and provide work incentive that include: job training, resumes, computer and internet …show more content…
For example, Arizona TANF program was two years; however, recently it was decreased to one year. Unfortunately, accordingly to Pitzil, this means a projection of 2,500 people, including 1,500 kids will no longer qualify for the retiring allowance the program provides. The average payment is $278 a month. The TANF program has inadvertently impacted low income families in a negative way. Fifty percent of work-eligible individuals who receive TANF assistance must meet minimum hourly requirements in federally specified work activities such as paid work, job search, and job skills training (PItzil, 2016). Furthermore, I believe economic factors where not considered such as the possibility of individuals not being able to find permanent employment opportunities. The two principles that had resonated with me regarding TANF program is the unintended consequences of a failing economy and how it affects public …show more content…
Federal regulations prohibit exempting MFIP participants from the time limit before the end of the 60-month period. Instead, we are required to extend MFIP eligibility in cases where the client meets a special hardship exemption (MN DHS, 2016). I believe, the unintended consequences of public programs and MN economy has influenced the diverse population in Hennepin County. Recently, Hennepin County have had several position that require diversity inclusion to serve the diverse