FIP and TANF Testimony
All documents are in downloadable PDF format
Testimony on Article 16 in the FY09 Budget - Related to the Family Independence Program (3.10.08)
Testimony by the Poverty Institute that highlights the myriad of problems with the Governor's proposal to the repeal the Family Independence Act and replace it with a "work first" program.
Testimony on Article 16 by Liz Schott, Senior Fellow, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (3.10.08)
Liz Schott highlights the problems with the Governor's proposed changes to the Family Independence Program with a national perspective.
Poverty Institute Comments on Regulatory Changes to the Family Independence Program (7.26.06)
The Institute has serious concerns about the regulations that have been promulgated pertaining to counting time in other states, employment plan as a condition of eligibility, penalties for non-compliance and other changes proposed to the program.
Additional comments related to the intake process.
Summary of Advocates Bill to Improve the Family Independence Program.(5.06)
A summary of House bill 8019 sponsored by Representative Eileen Naughton and Senate bill 3064 sponsored by Senator Goodwin which were introduced as a way to improve services for families receiving cash assistance and as a way to respond in a positive, rather than a punitive, manner to TANF reauthorization.
Testimony on Article 25, 40 and 32. (3.28.06)
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DHS Reporting Requirements - Comments (10.04)
Comments on changes to reporting requirements for FIP and Food Stamps.
DHS Front End Detection - Comments (11.04)
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