Target cases are those of 60 or more days' duration that are required to attend Work First and are expected to work and have earnings. The 49 Project Zero counties now constitute 78 percent of target FIP cases in Michigan. Success in Project Zero counties has been the result of efforts between state and local partners, all aimed at employment for local welfare customers. Some of those supports include day care, food stamps and medical assistance. December data show 70,176 families qualified for day care assistance from the FIA, representing 130,333 children.
Families receiving the benefits get a check instead of food stamp coupons.