Public assistance programs in Michigan

Posted on September 20, 2009 by michigansnextgovernorproject

a. Basics of caseload levels for major public assistance programs and recent caseload trends.

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Federal Funding Formulas

Posted on September 20, 2009 by michigansnextgovernorproject

b. Basics of federal funding formulas (block grants vs. federal matching formulas, percentage of state vs. federal dollars, MOE and “use it or lose it” requirements, etc.) for benefits and administrative costs provided by public assistance programs (SNAP, TANF, CHIP, Medicaid, nutrition programs).

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Welfare Reform initiatives

Posted on September 20, 2009 by michigansnextgovernorproject

c. Welfare Reform initiatives: 1995-1996; 2001, and 2006-07.

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Barriers to employment

Posted on September 20, 2009 by michigansnextgovernorproject

d. Removing barriers to employment and self-sufficiency.

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Parents eligible for cash assistance?

Posted on September 20, 2009 by michigansnextgovernorproject

e. How many hours does a parent have to work to be eligible for cash assistance unless otherwise found exempt?

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Children’s Rights in Michigan

Posted on September 20, 2009 by michigansnextgovernorproject

f. “Children’s Rights” child welfare litigation and re cent consent decree relating to Michigan’s failure to meeting federal standards concerning permanency for state wards.

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