The good news for state and federal policymakers is that welfare rolls plummeted in the mid-1990s.
Local programs use a wide variety of tactics to increase enrollment and participation.
Most grantees serve all categories of eligibles, but those that focus on particular groups tend to serve noncustodial parents, limited English speakers, and those with special barriers to work. Click here to view the report in PDF format. The study was conducted for the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation . Other Publications Recent reports examine continuing implementation and noncustodial fathers. Another report on early implementation experiences is also available.