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Changes in Program components: In January 2000, the program will be altered so that families may receive assistance for a maximum of three years, and only if working in a pay-per-performance job. In addition, children born to unmarried teenage mothers after December 1998 are not to be eligible for any cash assistance, although the State is to provide other services.
Employment activities: During the first two years of welfare receipt, adult clients are required to participate in activities designed to lead to employment. After two years of welfare receipt, the plan provides benefits for up to two additional years contingent on hours worked in a pay-for-performance job which the state provides if no employment opportunity is available.
Family caps: Welfare grants are not increased with the number of additional children born to families who are currently receiving welfare support.
Financial disincentives/sanctions: Clients are encouraged to become more responsible parents through Contracts of Mutual Responsibility and financial penalties for failure to engage in specified activities.
Financial incentives: The financial rewards of working on welfare are increased to ""make work pay".
Program operations: Implementation of program components is studied.
Program requirements: Minors are required to attend school, and pregnant/parenting minors must live with parents.
Social/Support Services: Child care and health care coverage are provided.
Time limits: Welfare recipients are limited to four years of welfare receipt.
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