MINNESOTA PLANNING is charged with developing a long-range plan for the
state, stimulating public participation in Minnesota’s future and coordinating activities
among all levels of government.
Work in Progress: Federal Welfare Reform in Minnesota was prepared by Steve Reckers,
Deborah Pile, Mark Larson and J. H. Fonkert of Minnesota Planning. Additional assis-
tance was provided by Todd Bergstrom, R. Thomas Gillaspy, Christina Rich, Susan Roth,
Amy Walter and many others at Minnesota Planning. The departments of Human
Services, Economic Security and Children, Families and Learning assisted in preparing
this report.
Work in Progress outlines how the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity
Reconciliation Act of 1996 affects Minnesota.
Upon request, Work in Progress will be made available in an alternate format, such as
Braille, large print or audio tape. For TTY, contact Minnesota Relay Service at
(800) 627-3529 and ask for Minnesota Planning.
February 1997
For additional information, paper or electronic copies of Work in Progress, contact
Minnesota Planning or its World Wide Web site:
685 Cedar St.
St. Paul, MN 55155
(612) 296-3985
http://www.mnplan.state.mn.us
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Summary: New Welfare Reform Law Spurs Historic Changes .................................1
Putting People to Work .................................................................................................................. 1
At a Glance: Minnesota Welfare Index ......................................................................................... 2
Child Care Needs Increase as Parents Go to Work ....................................................................... 3
Cuts Facing Legal I