New “Welfare to Work” Program Aims to Boost Financial Independence for TANF Recipients
Gradual Support Structure Helps Transition from Welfare to Full-Time Employment
According to WTAJ, HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has introduced a new program to help families become financially independent. The “Welfare to Work” pilot program proposed by Representative Frank Burns (D-Cambria) aims to support people who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) by encouraging businesses to hire them. The goal is to help individuals transition from welfare to stable jobs and financial independence.
The program offers gradual support for people on TANF. At first they will keep their full cash benefits while working 20 hours a week. After six months they will work 30 hours a week and their cash benefits will drop to 70% of the original amount. After one year they are expected to work full-time 40 hours a week and their cash benefits will end completely encouraging them to rely solely on their job for income.
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1 in 5 Pennsylvanians on Welfare to Get a Boost: “Welfare to Work” Pilot Program Aims to Empower 20,000 Families with Financial Independence! (PHOTO: GOOGLE)
Legislation Seeks to Cut Costs and Boost Independence by Partnering with Private Sector
This new legislation aims to support families by helping them gain independence from welfare programs and reduce costs for taxpayers. By working with the private sector to provide employment opportunities the program intends to create a pathway for individuals to achieve financial stability. If approved the pilot program will be introduced first in counties of the fourth and fifth class targeting areas that can benefit significantly from this approach to welfare reform.
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