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Clinton Presidential Records
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Speechwriting
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ALABAMA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Cltild Support
Child support collections increased over $25 million in FY1994 -- an
increase of .9o/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994, 46.5% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1993, 46.2% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1992, 45.6% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
931 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1993.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 26,116 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 27,047 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 27,009 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Alabama's 1994 divorce rate falls toward the high end.
Food Stamps
35,525 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
524,522 people
54 7, 731 people
560,04 7 people
Poverty
25,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Alabama:
1994
1993
1992
16.4%
17.4%
17.3%
Welfare
4,951 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1992, and 2,475
more people participated in the JOBS program.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Alabama decreased from 41 ).19 in FY 1992 to
36,268 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from 31.0% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 62.6% in FY1994.
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ALASKA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased over $9 million in FY1994 -- an increase
of 1.3°/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994,
* In
* In
47.8% of child support collections due were received.
FY1993, 47.7% of child support collections due were received.
FY1992, 46.5% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
324 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
In 1994, 3,354 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 3,193 marriages ended in divorce.
* In 1992, 3,678 marriages ended in divorce.
* Compared to the nation, Alaska's 1994 divorce rate falls toward the high end.
Food Stamps
423 fewer people were on food stamps in .FY1995 than in FY1994.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
45,448 people
45,871 people
43,115 people
Welfare
598 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, and 438 more
people participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Alaska increased from 13,339 in FY1993 to
13,937 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work_program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from 18.1% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 23.7% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Poverty
3,000 more people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
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ARIZONA
SOCIOECONOMIC LVDICATORS
Divorce
1920 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 23,725 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 24,523 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 25,645 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Arizona's 1994 divorce rate falls toward the high end.
Food Stamps
31,544 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
480,195 people
511,739 people
488,650 people
Welfare
2,399 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than. in FY1993, and 624
more people participated in the JOBS program than in ~Y1992.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Arizona decreased from 62,533 in FY1993 to
64,872 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from 11.6% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 17.3% in 1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased· by 12.3°/o since FY1992. -
Poverty
58,000 more people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
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ARKANSAS
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased $14 million in FY1994 -- an increase of
14.3°/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994,
57.9% of child support collections due were received.
46.9% of child support collections due were received.
In FY1992, 43.6% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1993,
*
Divorce
947 fewer ·marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 17,45 8 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 16,734 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 18,405 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Arkansas' 1994 divorce rate is the second highest.
Food Stamps
12,852 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
272,174 people
282,521. people
285,026 people
Poverty
115,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty. in Arkansas:
1994
1993
1992
15.3%
20%
17.5%
Welfare
2,039 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1992, but 1,022
fewer people participated in the JOBS program.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Arkansas decreased from 21,890 in FY1992 to
19,851 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, decreased from 25.0% in
FY1992 to 20.7% in FY1994.
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CALIFORNIA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Divorce
Information not available.
Poverty
145,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in California:
1994
1993
1992
17.9%
18.2%
16.4%
Welfare
· 77,164 more people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, but 7,271 more people
participated in the JOBS program.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in California increased from 757,973 in FY1993 to
. 835,137 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program
designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from
12.3% of eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 18.4% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased by 3.1 °/o since FY1992.
Food Stamps
20,049 more people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
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COLORADO
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Divorce
713 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 18,795 marriages ended in
In 1993, 19,138 marriages ended in
In 1992, 19,508 marriages ended in
Compared to the nation, Colorado's
divorce.
divorce.
divorce.
1994 divorce rate falls toward the high end.
Food Stamps
20,738 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the following: .
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993.
251 ,8 80 people
268,256 people
272,618 people
Poverty
41,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Colorado:
1994
1993
1992
9.0% .
9.9%
10.8%
Welfare
2,183 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1992, and 284
more people participated in the JOBS program than in FY1993.
The t6tal number o(_ recipients of AFDC in Colorado increased from 40,875 in FY1992 to
38,692 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program desi-gn~d
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from 13.2% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1993 to 15.2% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased by 7. 7°/o since FY1992.
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CONNECTICUT
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Divorce
1104 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1993.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 9,095 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 10,199 marriages ended.in divorce.
In 1992, 10,081 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Connecticut's 1994 divorce rate is the second lowest.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased by 9.3°/o since FY1992.
Food Stamps
3,443 more people were on food· stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
Poverty
23,000 more people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
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DELAWARE
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased over $2.5 million in FY1994 -- an
increase of 26. 7°/o since FY1993.
* In FY1994, '59.9% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1993, 33.2% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1992, 59.2% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
15 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 3,385 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 3,120 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 3,400 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Delaware's 1994 divorce rate falls toward the middle.
Food Stamps
2,222 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
57,090 people
59,242 people
57,885 people
Poverty
16,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Delaware:
1994
1993
1992
8.3%
10.2%
7.8%
Welfare
75 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, and 135 more
people partiCipated in the JOBS program.
.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Delaware decreased from 9,014 in FY1993 to
8,939 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from 15.2% in
FY1993 to 19.3% of eligible adult recipients in FY1994.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Divorce
411 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 2,244 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 1,941 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 2,655 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, the District of Columbia's 1994 divorce rate is tenth lowest.
Poverty
29,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in the District of Columbia:
1994
1993
1992
21.2%
26.4%
20.3%
Welfare
In the District of Columbia, 2,289 more people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993,
but 218 more people participated in the JOBS program.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in the District of Columbia increased from 20,842 in
FY1993 to 23,140 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which ~sa job training and work
program designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased
from 15.6% of'eligible adult recipients in FY1993 to 9.8% in FY1994.
The following did not experience. positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased by 1.9°/o since FY1992.
Food Stamps
3296 more people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
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FLORIDA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Divorce
1111 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 82,963 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 83,581 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 84,074 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Florida's 1994 divorce rate falls toward the high end.
Food Stamps
104,561 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
1,395,296 people
1,474,426 people
1,499,857 people
Poverty
379,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Florida:
1994
1993
1992
14.9%
17.8%
15.6%
Welfare
10,551 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, and 4,988
more people participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Florida decreased from 217,406 in FY 1993 to
206,855 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program
designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from·
16.5% of eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 31.0% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased by 6.9°/o since FY1992.
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GEORGIA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased over $55 million in FY1994 -- an
increase of .1 °/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994,
54.4% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1993, 54.7% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1992, 54.3% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
2,585 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 37,001 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 38,349 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 39,586 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Georgia's. 1994 divorce rate falls toward the mi.ddle.
Poverty
165,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Georgia:
1994
1993
1992
14.0%
13.5%
17.7%
Welfare
2,969 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, and 5,148
more people participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Georgia decreased from 121,973 in FY 1993 to
119,004 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program
designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increas~Jl from .
12.6% of eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 22.1% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Food Stamps
14,440 more people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
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GUAM
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased over $1.7 million in FY1994 -- an
increase of 5°/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994, 54.1% of child support collections due were received.
*In FY1993, 53.9% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1992, 49% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
Information not available.
Poverty
Information not available.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Food Stamps
1,219 more people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
Welfare
568 more people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, and the
number of people participating in JOBS has remained the same.
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HAWAII
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased over $15.5 million in FY1994 -- an
increase of 25.8°/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994, 63.5% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1993, 40.4% of child support collections due were received.
*In FY1992, 37.7% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
33 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
* In 1994, 4,979 marriages ended in divorce.
* In 1993, 4,876 marriages ended in divorce.
* In 1992, 5,012 marriages ended in divorce.
* Compared to the nation, Hawaii's 1994 divorce rate falls toward the middle.
Poverty
36,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Hawaii:
1994
1993
1992
8.7%
8.0%
11.2%
Welfare
2,239 more people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, but 677 more people
participated in the JOBS program.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Hawaii decreased from 18,679 in FY1993 to
20,918 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased fro_m 9&% of _
eligible adult recipients in FY 1993 to 15.2% in FY 1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Food Stamps
9,999 more people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
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IDAHO
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased over $11.4 million in FY1994 -- an
increase of 10.9o/o since FY1992.
* In
* In
* In
FY1994, 49.8% of child support collections due were received.
FY1993, 43.5% of child support collections due were received.
FY1992, 38.9% of child support collections due were received.
Food Stamps
22,698 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
80,255 people
91,504 people
102,953 people
Poverty
29,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Idaho:
1994
1993
1992
12.0%
13.1%
15.2%
Welfare
514 more people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, but 213 more people
participated in the JOBS program than in
FY1992~
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Idaho increased from 7,053 in FY1993 to 7,587 in
FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program d~signed to _
improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, remained the same-at 39.2% of
eligible adult recipients between FY1993 and FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
·Divorce
147 more marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1993.
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ILLINOIS
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS .
Child Support
Child support collections increased over $100 million in FY1994 -- an ·
increase of 1.5°/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994, 49.7% of child support collections due were received.
*In FY1993, 51% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1992, 48.2% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
217 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 43,395 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 43,228 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 43,612 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Illinois' 1994 divorce rate falls toward the low end.
Food Stamps
37,725 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
1,151,03 5 people
1,188,760 people
1,179,488 people
Poverty
393,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Illinois:
1994
1993
1992
12.4%
13.6%
15.6%
Welfare
10,010 more people wereon welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, but 11,218 more people
participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Illinois increased from 216,440 in FY 1993 to
226,450 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program
designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from
11.7% of eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 19.9% in FY1994.
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INDIANA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Information not available.
Divorce
Information not available.
Food Stamps
48,352 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the following:
469,647 people
517,999 people
496,641 people
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
Welfare
5,28]_ fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1992, and 3,431
more people participated in the JOBS program.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Indiana decreased from· 76,222 in FY1992 to
70,941 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from 6.6% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 22.5% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Poverty
112,000 more people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Indiana:
1994
1993
1992
13.7%
12.2%
11.8%
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IOWA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Divorce
6 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 10,930 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 10,903. marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 10,936 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Iowa's 1994 divorce rate is the tenth lowest.
Food Stamps
12,081 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
184,025 people
195,706 people
196,106 people
Poverty·
26,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Iowa:
1994
1993
1992
10.7%
10.3%
11.5%
Welfare
3,176 more people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1992, but 1,089 more people
participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992. The total number of
recipients of AFDC in Iowa increased from 35,558 in FY1992 to 38,734 in FY1994.
Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed to improve a
family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from 12.7% of eligiole adult
recipients in FY1992 to 15.8% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased by 6.3°/o since FY1992.
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KANSAS
SOCIOECONOJfiC INDICATORS
Child Support .
Child support collections increased over $10 million in FY1994 -- an
increase of 1. 7o/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994,
* In FY1993,
* In FY1992,
54.7% of child support collections due were received.
51.2% of child support collections due were received.
53% of child support collections due were re~eived.
Divorce
1105 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than· in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 12,093 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 12,036 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 13,198 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Kansas' 1994 divorce rate falls toward the middle.
Welfare
918 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, and 2,854
more people participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Kansas decreased from 28,867 in FY1993 to
27,949 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from 22.6% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 36.3% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Food Stamps
2,492 more people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
Poverty
48,000 more people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
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KENTUCKY
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased over $9.5 million in FY1994 -- an
increase of 7.6°/o since FY1993.
* In FY1994,
* In FY1993,
* In FY1992,
40.1% of child support collections due were received.
32.5% of child support collections due were received.
36.6% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
1954 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 22,211 marriages ended in
In 1993, 21,840 marriages ended in
In 1992, 24,165 marriages ended in
Compared to the nation, Kentucky's
divorce.
divorce.
divorce.
1994 divorce rate falls toward the middle.
Fooil Stamps
10,406 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
520,088 people
522,339 people
530,494 people
Poverty
23,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Kentucky:
1994
1993
1992
18.5%
20.4%
19.7%
Welfare
8,837 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in· FY1993, and 4,479
more people participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992 ..
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Kentucky decreased from 80,180 in FY 1993 to
71,343 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from 15.8% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1993 to 20.1% in FY1994.
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LOUISIANA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Divorce
Information not available.
Food Stamps
68,145 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
. FY1994
FY1993
710,597 people
756,438 people
778,742 people
Poverty
2,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
· The percentage of persons living in poverty in Louisiana:
1994
1993
1992
25.7%
26.4%
24.5%
Welfare
9,795 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1992, and 2,999
more people participated in the JOBS program.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Louisiana decreased from 78,261 in FY 1992 to
68,466 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from 13.3% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 23.2% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased by 1.3°/o since FY1992.
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MAINE
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased over $10.5 million in FY1994 -- an
increase of 6.6°/o since FY1992.
* In FY 1994,
* In FY1993,
* In FY1992,
60.9% of child support collections due were received.
59.1% of child support collections due were received.
54.3% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
444 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 5,433 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 5,282 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 5,877 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Maine's 1994 divorce rate falls toward the middle.
Food Stamps
6,537 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the following:
F.Y1995
FY1994
FY1993
131,955 people
135,784 people
138,492 people
Poverty
83,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Maine:
1994
1993
1992
9.4%
15.4%
13.5%
Welfare
1,473 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1992, and 1,822
more people participated in the JOBS program.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Maine decreased from 25,704 in FY1992 to
24,231 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from 9.5% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 23.9% in FY1994.
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MARYLAND
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Divorce
131 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 17,439 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 16,968 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 17,570 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Maryland's 1994 divorce rate is the seventh lowest.
Poverty
42,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Maryland:
1994
1993
1992
10.7%
9.7%
11.8%
Welfare
349 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, and 1,502
more people participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992.
The total number 'of recipients of AFDC in Maryland decreased from 71,514 in FY1993 to
71,165 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from 10.5% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 18.2% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased by 8. 7°/o since FY1992.
Food Stamps
8523 more people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
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MASSACHUSETTS
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Divorce
2130 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 14,530 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 16,002 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 16,660 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Massachusetts' 1994 divorce rate is the lowest.
Food Stamps
32,769 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
409,970 people
441,794 people
442,739 people
Poverty
56,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Massachusetts:
1994
1993
1992
9.7%
10.7%
10.3%
Welfare
7,011 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, and 190
fewer people participated in the JOBS program.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Massachusetts decreased from 116,780 in FY1993
to 109,769 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program
designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, decreased from33.3% of eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 16.7% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased by 48.8°/o since FY1992.
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MICHIGAN
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS·
Divorce
697 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 38,727 marriages ended in
In 1993, 39,183 marriages ended in
In 1992, 39,424 marriages ended in
Compared to the nation, Michigan's
divorce.
divorce.
divorce.
1994 divorce rate falls toward the middle.
Food Stamps
59,911 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
970,760 people
1,030,671 people
1,022,140 people
Poverty
128,000 fewer p·eople lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Michigan:
1994
1993
1992
14.1 %
15.4%
13.6%
Welfare
6,277 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1992, and 3,412
more people participated in the JOBS program than in FY1993.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Michigan decreased from 233,293 in FY1992 to
227,016 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program
designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from18.0% of eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 20.9% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased by 2.4°/o since FY1992.
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MINNESOTA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased over $66 million in FY1994 -- an
increase of 10°/o since FY1992.
* In
FY1994, 67.7% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1993, 64% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1992, 57.7% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
631 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1993.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 16,217 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 16,848 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 16,295 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Minnesota's 1994 divorce rate is the eighth lowest.
Food Stamps
8,766 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
308,206 people
313,527 people
316,972 people
Povertv
38,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Minnesota:
1994
1993
1992
11.7%
11.6%
13.0%
Wel(are
2,664 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, and 1,093
and more people participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Minnesota decreased from 65,623 in FY1993 to
62,959 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from 17.7% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 19.4% in FY1994.
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MISSISSIPPI
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Food Stamps
56,963 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
479,934 people
510,539 people
536,897 people
Poverty
156,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Mississippi:
1994
1993
1992
19.9%
24.7%
24.6%
Welfare
6,581 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1992, and 2,437
more people participated. in the JOBS program.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Mississippi decreased from 49,608 in FY1992 to
43,027 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from 14.1% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 17.8% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased by .9o/o since FY1992.
Divorce
579 more marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
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MISSOURI
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
ChiRd support collections increased over $28 million in FY1994 -- an
increase of .3°/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994, 52.6% of child support collections due were received.
*In FY1993, 51% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1992, 52.3% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
2258 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1993.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 26,324 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 28,582 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 25,653 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to' the nation, Missouri's 1994 divorce rate falls toward the middle.
Food Stamps
18,089 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are. the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
575,882 people
593,971 people
590,573 people
Poverty
35,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993;
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Missouri:
1994
1993
1992
15.8%
16.1%
15.7%
Wel(are
3,095 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, and 2,362
more people participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992.
The total numb~r of recipients of AFDC in Missouri decreased from 90,161 in FY1993 to
87,066 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from 14.5% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 17.4% in FY1994.
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MONTANA·
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Divorce
167 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1993.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 4,153 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 4,320 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 4,258 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Montana's 1994 divorce tate falls toward the middle.
Food Stamps ·
504 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in th~
given years are the following:
·
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
70,873 people
71,377 people
70,320 people
Poverty
30,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage
1994
1993
1992
of persons living in poverty in Montana:
11.5%
14.9%
13.8%
Welfare
2 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, but 18 more
people. participated in the JOBS· program than in FY1992.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Montana decreased from 12,134 in FY1993 to
12,132 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-reliant, increased from f8.0% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 28.4% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections however decreased by 4. 7°/o since FY1992. ·
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NEBRASKA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support increased over $11 million in FY1994 -- an increase of. 4.8°/o
since FY1993.
* In FY1994,
* In FY1993,
* In FY1992,
55% of child support collections due were received.
50.2% of child support collections due were received.
55% of child support collections due wer~ received.
Food Stamps
8,222 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp Program per month in the
given years are the .following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
105,133 participating people
110,750 participating people
113,355 participating people
Poverty
23,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Nebraska:
1994
1993
1992
8.8%
10.3%
10.6%
Welfare
1,274 fewer people were on welfare in FY 1994 than in FY1992, but 37
fewer people participated in the JOBS program.
The total number of recipients of AFDC in Nebraska decreased from 15,584 in FY1992 to
14,310 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program
designed to improve a family's ability to be~ome and remain self-reliant, decreased from
82.9% of eligible adult recipients in FY1993 to 76.6% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Divorce
19 more marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
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NEVADA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Poverty
31,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Nevada:
1994
1993
1992
11.1%
9.8%
14.7%
The following did not. experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased by 5.2o/o since FY1992.
Divorce
*
*
In 1994, 13,061 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Nevada's 1994 divorce rate was the highest.
(Information not available for 1992 and 1993)
Food Stamps
1, 796 more people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
Welfare
594 more people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, but 324 more
people participated in the JOBS program.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased by more than $9 million in FY1994 -- an
increase of 5.5°/o since FY1992.
* In
* In
FY1994, 56.5% of child support collections due were received.
FY 1992, 51% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce ·
479 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 5,041 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 5,035 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 5,520 marriages ended in divorce.
.
Compared to the nation, New Hampshire's 1994 divorce rate falls toward the middle.
Food Stamps
3,202 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp programs per month in the
given years are the following: .
·
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
58,363 participating people
61,565 participating people
60,361 participating people
Poverty
25,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in New Hampshire:
1994
1993
1992
7.7%
9.9%
8.7%
Welfare
In New Hampshire, 108 more people were on welfare in FY1994 than in
FY1992, but 820 more people participated in the JOBS program.
The total number of adult recipients of AFDC in New Hampshire increased from 10,856 in
FY1992 to 10,986 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work
program designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient,
increased from 25.9% of eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 41.5% in FY1994.
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NEW JERSEY
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased by more than $67 million in FY1994 -an increase of .6°/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994,
* In FY1993,
*
58.9% of child support collections due were received.
59.1% of child support collections due were .received.
In FY1992, 58.3% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
1501 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 23,899 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 24,784 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 25,400 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, New Jersey's 1994 divorce rate is the third lowest.
Food Stamps
4,964 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp programs per month in the
. given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
540.3 51 participating people
545,315 participating people
530,524 participating people
Povertv
136,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in New Jersey:
1994
1993
1992
9.2%
10.9%
10.3%
Welfare
3,862 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1992, and 2,871
mol!"e people participated in the JOBS program.
The total number of adult recipients of AFDC in New Jersey decreased from 111,740 in
FY1992 to 107,878 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work.
program designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient,
increased from 14.8% of eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 17.8% in FY1994.
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NEW MEXICO
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Divorce
62 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1993.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 9,882 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1.993, 9,944 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 9, 73 7 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, New Mexico's 1994 divorce rate falls toward the high end.
Food Stamps
4,812 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp programs per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
238,854 participating people
244,266 participating people
243,666 participating people
Welfare
2,344 more people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, but 1,158 more people·
participated in the JOBS program.
The total number of adult recipients of AFDC in New Mexico increased from 33,607 in
FY1993 to 35,951 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work
program designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient, increased
froin 24.9% of eligible adult recipients in FY1993 to 27.8% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased by 2.5°/o since FY 1992.
Poverty
8,000 more people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
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NEW YORK
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased by more than $100 million in FY1994 -an increase of .3°/o since FY1992.
·
.
* In
* In
*
FY1994, 58.4% of child support collections due were received.
FY1993, 57.6% of child support collections due were received.
In FY1992, 58.1% of child support collections due were received.
Welfare
27,250 more people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, but 14,691 more people
participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992.
The total number of adult recipients of AFDC in New York increased from 414,495 in
FY1993 to 441,745 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work
program designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient, increased
from 15.1% of eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 19~5% in FY1994.
The following have not experienced positive movement:
Divorce
2163 more marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
Food Stamps
9,474 more people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
Poverty
116,000 more people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
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NORTH CAROLINA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased by more than $62 million in FY1994 -an increase of .3%, since FY1992.
* In FY1994,
* In FY1993,
* In FY1992,
58.7% of child support collections due were received.
58.9% of child support collections due were received.
58.4% of child support collections due were received.
Food Stamps
15,498 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp programs per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
613,502 participating people
629,000 participating people
627,025 participating people
Povertv
100,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in North Carolina:
1994 '14.2%
1993 14.4%
1992 15.8%
Welfare
1,351 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, and 2,475
more people participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992.
The total number of adult recipients of AFDC in North Carolina decreased from 111,3 27 in
FY1993 to 109,976 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is ajob training and work
program designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient, increased
from 14.6% of eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 19.9% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Divorce
133 more marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
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NORTH DAKOTA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support .
Child support collections increased by more than $6 million in FY1994 -- an
increase of 13. 7°/o since FY1992.
·
* In FY 1994,
* In FY1993,
* In FY1992,
70.1% of child support collections due were received.
64.7% of child support collections due were received.
56.4% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
104 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
In 1994, 2,201 marriages ended in divorce.
* In 1993, 2,233 marriages ended in divorce.
* In 1992, 2,305 marriages ended in divorce.
* Compared to the nation, North Dakota's 1994 divorce rate is the sixth lowest.
Food Stamps
6,928 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp programs per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
41,401 participating people
45,408 participating people
48,329 participating people
Poverty
9,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in North Dakota:
1994
1993
1992
10.4%
11.2%
12.1%
Welfare
916 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, and 146 fewer
people participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992.
The total number of adult recipients of AFDC in North Dakota decreased from 6,548 in
FY1993 to 5,632 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work
program designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient,
increased from 23.5% of eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 28.2% in FY1994.
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OHIO
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased by more than $223 million in FY1994 -- ·
an increase of 9.2°/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994, 57.9% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1993, 55.4% of child support coliections due were received.
* In FY1992, 48.7% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
3567 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994,49,968 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 51 ,243 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 53,535 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Ohio's 1994 divorce rate falls toward the middle.
Food Stamps
113,768 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp programs per month in the
given years are the following~
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
.1,155,490 participating people
1,245,214 participating people
1,269,258 participating people
Welfare
30,404 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1992, and 3,832
more people participated in the JOBS program.
The total number of adult recipients of AFDC in Ohio decreased from 260,048 in FY1992 to
229,644 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work pregram designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient, increased from
20.9% of eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 28.7% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Poverty
410,000 more people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
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OKLAHOMA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased 26.9°/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994, 43.4% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1993, 35.3% of child support collections due were received.
*In FY1992, 16.5% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
1592 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
.
.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 21,855 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 22,784 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 23,447 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Oklahoma's 1994 divorce rate is the third highest.
Food Stamps
1,109 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
The average number of pe~ple who participated in the Food Stamp programs per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
374,893 participating people
376,002 participating people
3 70,287 participating people
Poverty
· 122,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Oklahoma:
1994
1993
1992
16.7%
i9.9%
18.6%
Welfare
2,671 fewer people were on welfare than in FY1993, but 4,182 fewer people
participated in the JOBS program.
The number of adult recipients of AFDC in Oklahoma decreased from 43,713 in FY1993 to
41,042 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient, decreased from 19.4% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1993 to 8.6% in FY1994.
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OREGON
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased by more than $26 million in FY1994 -an increase of 4.4°/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994,
55.9% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1993, 54.2% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1992, 51.5% of child support collections d_ue were received.
Welfare
1,520 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1992, and 2,366
more people participated in the JOBS program.
The number of adult recipients of AFDC in Oregon decreased from 39,623 in FY1992 to
38,103 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and rem ail} self-sufficient, increased from 21.7% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 34.1% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Divorce
337 more marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1993.
Food Stamps
2,345 more people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
Povertv
10,000 more people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
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PENNSYLVANIA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Food Stamps
34,894 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp programs per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
1,173,420 participating people
1,208,314 participating people
1,186,045 participating people
Poverty
102,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Pennsylvania:
1994
1993
1992
12.5%
13.2%
11.9%
Welfare
2,908 more people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, but 7,764 more people
participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992.
The number of adult recipients of AFDC in Pennsylvania increased from 199,891 in FY1993
to 202,799 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program
designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient, increased from
18.7% of eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 19.1% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased by 11.7°/o since FY1992.
Divorce
176 more marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
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PUERTO RICO
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Divorce
Information not available.
Food Stamps
Not applicable.
Poverty
Information not available.
Welfare
3,653 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1992, but 170 fewer
people participated in the JOBS program.
The number of adult recipients of AFDC in Puerto Rico decreased from 62,068 in FY1992 to
58,415 in FY1994. Participation in the .JOBS program increased from 16:6% of eligible adult
recipients in FY1992 to 19.6% in FY1994 .
.The following did not experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased 30.3°/o since FY1992.
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RHODE ISLAND
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased by more than $4 million in FY1994 -- an
increase of 3.3°/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994,
* In FY1993,
* In FY1992,
35.9% of child support collections due were received.
3 7.4% of child support collections due were received.
32.6% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
360 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 3,231 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 3,3 61 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 3,591 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Rhode Island's 1994 divorce rate is the fourth lowest.
Food Stamps
350 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp programs per month in the
given years are the following:
·
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
93,434 participating people
93,784 participating people
92,284 participating people
Poverty
20,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Rhode Island:
1994
1993
1992
10.3%
11.2%
12.4%
Welfare
182 more people were on welfare in FY1994. than in FY1993, but 831 more people
participated in the JOBS program.
The number of adult recipients of AFDC in Rhode Island increased from 21,270 in FY1993 to
21,452 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program< designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient, increased from 12.0% of
eligible adult recipients in FY 1993 to 16.5% in FY 1994.
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SOUTH CAROLINA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS·
Divorce
619 "fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
* In 1994, 15,301 marriages ended in divorce.
* In 1993, 15,110 marriages ended in divorce.
* In 1992, 15,920 marriages ended in divorce.
* . Compared to the nation, South Carolina's 1994 divorce rate falls
toward the middle.
Food Stamps
30,452 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp programs per month in the
given years are the following:
·
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
363,822 participating people
385,410 participating people
394,274 participating people
Poverty
196,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in South Carolina:
1994
1993
1992
13.8%
18.7%
19.0%
Wel(are
3,391 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, and 569
more people participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992.
The number of adult recipients of AFDC in South Carolina decreased from 40,904 in FY1993
to 37,513 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work~program
designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient, increased from
17.5% of eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 29.2% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Cltild Support
Child support collections decreased by 8.5°/o since FY1992.
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SOUTH DAKOTA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
. Child support collections increased by more than $4 million in FY1994 -- an
increase of 9.4o/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994, 64.6% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1993,
* In FY1992,
58.6% of child support collections due were received.
55.2% of child support collections due were received.
Food Stamps
5, 784 fewer ·people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp programs per month in the.
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
50,158 participating people
53,283 participating people
55,942 participating people
·Wel(are
542 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1992, and 1,058
more people participated in the JOBS program.
The number of adult recipients of AFDC in South Dakota decreased from 6,017 in FY1992 to
5,4 75 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient, increased from 26.8% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 57.2% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Divorce
96 more marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
Poverty
1,000 more person lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
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TENNESSEE
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased by more· than $35 million in FY1994 -an increase of 6.2°/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994, 37% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1993, 36.6% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1992, 30.8% of child support collections due were received.
Food Stamps
111,713 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp programs per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995 .
FY1994
FY1993
662,014 participating people
734,566 participating people
773,727 participating people
Poverty
219,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The· percentage of persons living in poverty in Tennessee:
1994
1993
1992
14.6%
19.6%
17.0%
Welfare
2,443 more people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, but 1,725 more people
participated in the JOBS program.
The number of adult recipients of AFDC in Tennessee increa.Sed from 94,028 in FY1993 to
96,471 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work progtam designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient, increased from 17.4% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1993 to 23.6% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Divorce
218 more marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
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TEXAS
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Food Stamps
161,913 fewer people. were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp programs per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
2,563,875 participating people
2,725,788 participating people
2,657,148 participating people
Wel(are
1,933 more people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, but
1,377 more people
participated in the JOBS program.
The number of adult recipients of AFDC in Texas increased from 236,106 in FY1993 to
238,039 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program
designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient, increased· from
12.0% of eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 17.5% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased by 10.9o/o since FY1992.
Divorce
423 more marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1993.
Poverty
321,000 more people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992 ..
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UTAH
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Divorce
686 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 8,999 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 8,888 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 9,685 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Utah's 1994 divorce rate falls toward the middle.
Food Stamps
22,499 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp programs per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
110,036 participating people
127,771 participating people
132,535 participating people
Poverty
49,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than, in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Utah:
1994
1993
1992
8.0%
10.7%
9.4%
Welfare
1,066 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, and 751
more people participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992.
The number of adult recipients of AFDC in Utah decreased from 17,809 in FY1993 to 16,743
in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work progra!Jl deJ?igned to
improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient, increased from 35.4% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 50.5% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased by 2.8°/o since FY1992.
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VERMONT
·SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased by more than $4 million in FY1994 -- an
increase of 8.8o/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994, 55.5% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1993, 44.3% of child support collections due were received.
*In FY1992, 46.7% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
639 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 2,316 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 2,766 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 2,955 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Vermont's 1994 divorce rate is the eleventh lowest.
Food Stamps
5,355 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp programs per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
59,202 participating people
64,557 participating people
57,959 participating people
Poverty
16,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Vermont:
1994
1993
1992
7.6%
10.0%
10.5%
Welfare
666 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1992, and 16 fewer
people. participated in the JOBS program.
The number of adult recipients of AFDC in Vermont decreased from 11,290 in FY1992 to
10,624 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient, decreased from 15.2% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 15.1% in FY1994.
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VIRGIN ISLANDS
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Divorce
Information not available.
Poverty
Information not available.
Welfare
9 more people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, but 39
more people
participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992.
The number of adult recipients of AFDC in the Virgin Islands increased from 997 in FY 1993
to 1,006 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program
designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient, increased from
18.9% of eligible adult recipients in FY1993 to 22.9% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Child Support
Child support collections decreased by 5°/o since FY1992.
Food Stamps
3,142 more people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
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VIRGINIA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Information not available.
Welfare
151 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, and 674 more
people participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992.
The number of adult recipients of AFDC in Virginia decreased from 60,690 in FY1993 to
60,539 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient, decreased from 26.6% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 19.5% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Divorce
361 more marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
Food Stamps
1,295 more people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
Poverty
83,000 more people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
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WASHINGTON
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased by more than $105 million in FY1994 -an increase of 7.2%) since FY1992.
* In FY1994, 46.9% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1993, 40% of child support collections due were received.
* In
FY1992, 39.7% of child support collections due were received.
Poverty
20,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Washington:
1994
1993
1992
11.7%
12.1%
11.2%
Welfare
1,652 more people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, but
3,010 more people
participated in the JOBS program than in FY1992.
The number of adult recipients of AFDC in Washington increased from 103,158 in FY1993 to
104,810 in FY1994.Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain s_elf-sufficient, increased from 31.8% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 37.3% in FY1994.
The following did not experience positive movement:
Divorce
578 more marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992._
Food Stamps
8,402 more people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1994.
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WEST VIRGINIA
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased by more than $12.5 million in FY1994 -an increase of 11.4o/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994,
56.1% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1992,
44.7% of child suppprt collections due were received.
* In FY1993, 61.6% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
688 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 9,179 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 9,690 marriages ended in divorce..
In 1992, 9,867 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, West Virginia's 1994 divorce rate falls toward the middle.
Food Stamps
13,975 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than .in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp programs per month in the
given years are the following: .
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
308,505 participating people
321,380 participating people
322,480 participating people
Poverty
65,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1992.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in West Virginia:
1994
1993
1992
18.6%
22.2%
22.3%
Welfare
2,975 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1992, and ·2,787
more people participated in the JOBS program.
The number of adult recipients of AFDC in West Virginia decreased from 45,256 in FY1992
to 42,281 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program
designed to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient, increased from
14.1% of eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 28.2% in FY1994.
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WISCONSIN
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
ChiRd support collections increased by more than $83 million in FY1994 -an increase of .2°/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994,
* In FY1993,
* In FY1992,
83.6% of child support collections due were received.
64.8% of child support collections due were received.
83.4% of child support collections due ·were received.
Divorce .
. 866 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in ~ivorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In 1994, 17,478 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 17,861 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 18,344 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Wisconsin's 1994 divorce rate is the sixth lowest.
Food Stamps
17,175 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp programs per month in the
given years are the following: ·
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
320,142 participating people
329,807 participating people
337,317 participating people
Povertv
183,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Wisconsin:
1994
1993
1992
9.0%
12.6%
10.9%
·Welfare
3,918 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1993, but 1,016
fewer people participate~ in the JOBS program than in FY 1992.
The number of adult recipients of AFDC in Wisconsin decreased from 99,781 in FY 1993 to
95,863 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed
to improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient, increased from 30.9% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 31.7% in FY1994.
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WYOMING
SOCIOECONOMIC INDICATORS
Child Support
Child support collections increased by more than $3.4 million in FY1994 -an increase of .1 °/o since FY1992.
* In FY1994, 3 5% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1993, 34.9% of child support collections due were received.
* In FY1992, 34.9% of child support collections due were received.
Divorce
156 fewer marriages in 1994 ended in divorce than in 1992.
*
*
*
*
In .1994, 3,071 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1993, 3,065 marriages ended in divorce.
In 1992, 3,227 marriages ended in divorce.
Compared to the nation, Wyoming's 1994 divorce rate is the fifth highest.
Food Stamps
649 fewer people were on food stamps in FY1995 than in FY1993.
The average number of people who participated in the Food Stamp programs per month in the
given years are the following:
FY1995
FY1994
FY1993
33,579 participating people
34,035 participating people
34,228 participating people
Poverty
19,000 fewer people lived in poverty in 1994 than in 1993.
The percentage of persons living in poverty in Wyoming:
1994 9.3%
1993 13.3%
1992 10.3%
Welfare
1,057 fewer people were on welfare in FY1994 than in FY1992, and 744 more
·people participated in the JOBS program.
The n_umber of adult recipients of AFDC in Wyoming decreased from 6,332 in FY1992 to
5,275 in FY1994. Participation in JOBS, which is a job training and work program designed to
improve a family's ability to become and remain self-sufficient, increased from 33.8% of
eligible adult recipients in FY1992 to 51.8% in FY1994.
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SOURCE SHEET
Chi/d. Support
Child Support Enforcement 17th Annual Report to Congress, 1992
Child Support Enforcement 18th Annual Report to Congress, 1993
Child Support Enforcement 19th Annual Report to Congress, 1994
Jan Downing
Information Specialist
Office of Child Support Enforcement, Department ofHealth and Human Services
(202) 401-9375
Divorce
Annual Summary of Births, Marriages, Divorces, and Deaths: United States, 1994 fro~?
Monthly Vital Statistics Report
Annual Summary of Births, Marriages, Divorces, and Deaths: United States, 1993 from
Monthly Vital Statistics Report
Sandra Smith
Public Affairs Officer, National Center for Health Statistics
(301) 436-7551
Food Stamps
USDA Statistical Reports, February 1996
Phil Shanholtzer
Chief of News Branch, USDA Public Information Staff
Food and Consumer Service
(703) 305-2286
Poverty
March Current Population Survey 1993
March Current Population Survey 1994
March Current Population Survey 1995
Eleanor Baugher
Statistician, Bureau of the Census
Housing and Household Economic Statistic Division
Poverty and Health Statistics
(301) 763-8578
Welfare
AFDC Caseload by State
State Level of Effort Regarding JOBS Participation
Michael Kharfen
Director of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
(202) 401-9215
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