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WFNJ Clients and Welfare Reform: A Final Look at an Early Group

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  • Robert G. Wood
  • Anu Rangarajan
  • Anne Gordon

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In 1997, New Jersey implemented its welfare initiative, Work First New Jersey, which included five-year time limits on cash assistance, immediate work requirements for most clients, and expanded support services.

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  • Robert G. Wood & Anu Rangarajan & Anne Gordon, "undated". "WFNJ Clients and Welfare Reform: A Final Look at an Early Group," Mathematica Policy Research Reports d6071c8e3fa643e7926e9ae65, Mathematica Policy Research.
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    1. Kwon, Hyeok Chang & Meyer, Daniel R., 2011. "How do economic downturns affect welfare leavers? A comparison of two cohorts," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 33(5), pages 588-597, May.

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