What Works in Welfare Reform: Research Results: Welfare Use

	What Works in Welfare Reform Evidence and Lessons to Guide TANF Reauthorization
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WELFARE USE: Requiring participation in mandatory employment services and time-limiting benefits decreased welfare receipt.

Two of the approaches states used - mandatory employment services and time limits - reduced the amount of cash benefits paid out (usually because welfare receipt declined). Earnings supplement programs, in contrast, typically increased benefit payments more than traditional welfare programs. More

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