While parents are expected to work, families will be better off because they can keep some public assistance as an income supplement as they work their way out of poverty, leaving assistance when their income is approximately 20 percent above the poverty level. They also have access to child and health care benefits. Using new employment and training approaches. Quick job placement with job supports and training on the job is emphasized. A second year is allowed in limited cases with parents required to pay back those employment services.
Counties have more flexibility to design employment and training services than in the past.
Expecting parents to be responsible When parents work, children are better off financially and learn to value work and take responsibility. With MFIP, parents who fail to go to work within strict time limits face tough financial sanctions. Two-parent families must work immediately. Single-parent families must work within six months. Parents who don't work or follow through to support their families have their assistance reduced first by 10, then 30 percent.