The second way that Work, Welfare and Families is involved with state legislation is through the Working Opportunities Campaign . The Campaign consists of legislation that Work, Welfare and Families members develop, draft, and submit to the General Assembly. Federal Work, Welfare and Families keeps members informed of public policy developments on the federal level that impact low-income families through regular federal updates. Work, Welfare and Families is also forming the Midwest Partners, a coalition of advocates and social service providers from the Midwest in order to conduct a unified advocacy effort regarding the upcoming reauthorization of the TANF program. The Midwest Regional Partnership is being formed by organizations in Region V of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Region V is made up of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Click here for more information on the Midwest Partners.