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Why Strong Work Requirements are Important in Maryland's Welfare System

Welfare

by Kirk A. Johnson, Ph.D., Peter Kazanjian Law

MARYLAND POLICY REPORT

AUGUST 1, 2005 pdf PDF VERSION MailE-MAIL THIS PrintPRINTER FRIENDLY Bookmark and Share

Compared to other states in the mid-Atlantic region, Maryland has done comparatively well in reducing welfare caseloads over the past several years. The welfare system in Maryland, however, can and should be improved. This analysis looks at the issue of why work requirements should be directly tied to welfare receipt, and how Maryland’s program can be strengthened through strong work requirements.

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