Declines in coverage and real benefits. Diversion Sanctions 4. I concentrate here on work effects and time limits. The share of poor single mothers who report any work rose from 44 to 52 percent between 1993 and 1996. But only about half of those leaving welfare have earnings.
Diversion is driven by political dynamics and diversion programs.
Diversion has almost ended welfare in some smaller counties. Less Important So Far Sanctions connote conflict with programs and rejection of recipients. Incidence in existing programs is generally low. So mothers leaving welfare can expand these other sources of income. Surveys found little hardship.