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Clinton Presidential Records
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[State of the Union 1999] Welfare: Facts/Real People
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Clinton Presidential Records
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Michael Waldman
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[State of the Union 1999] Welfare: Facts/Real People
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Welfare to Work Success Stories for State of the Union
11/25/98
NOTE: this is a representative group of success stories, not necessarily those we
would actually recommend highlighting in the SOU. We are working to gather
additional information about these individuals as well as to identify additional
options. These have not been vetted.
Rosa Maria Morales, Employment Advisor, Jewish Employment and Vocational
Services (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Rosa has overcome tremendous odds and is highly motivated to make a better life
for herself and her 9 year old son Tyrece then she had as child. She and her seven
siblings grew up on welfare with Rosa shouldering much of the responsibility for
her younger brothers as her mother p l f i " i ^ P M ^ t i W ^ M ^ i In Rosa's words, "The
only sure things I knew in life were welfare checks and food stamps." She became
pregnant at 16, and dropped out of high school. As part of Pennsylvania's welfare
reform effort, Rosa was referred to the "Rapid Attachment Program" operated by
Jewish Employment and Vocational Services (JEVS), a local affiliate of the
International Association of Jewish Vocational Services. She got several jobs,
which in her words were "a job" rather than "the job". She stayed in touch with
her employment counselors and when an opportunity opened up with the JEVS
welfare-to-work program, she successfully applied for the job and was hired on
October 28th. Today, Rosa is proud to be helping other Philadelphians on public
assistance transition from welfare to work. Over the last several years, Rosa has
had several traumatic personal experiences, including being robbed of $4,000 she
had saved to purchase a house with her boyfriend, witnessing the shooting of a
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attitude. In 1997 she got her GED. (Rosa attended the Vice President's
Welfare-to-Work event on November 20th and did a great job responding to a
spontaneous, unscripted question from the VP.) [need info on pay and benefits]
•Takashi Pultz, K& R Realty Management, New York City
After three depressing years on welfare, Takashi went to America Works to find a
job. She was hired by K&R Realty, a property management company. She has
been with the company two years and her responsibilities include writing leases,
interviewing tenants, and advertising apartments that become available. She has
a real estate sales license [acquired on the job?] and is studying for her brokerage
license. Takashi has one child.
*Angie Carr, Mt Carmel Health System, Columbus, Ohio
After 17 years on welfare, beginning at the age of 16 when she had her [first?]
child, Angie decided it was time to take control of her life. One year ago, Angie
was hired by Mt. Carmel Health Systems at a job fair hosted by the Ohio
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Department of Human Services and the Columbus Employment Consortium. Mt
Carmel Health Systems manages a medical center and two hospitals and has hired
a total of 28 former welfare recipients to date. To help individuals make a
successful transition from welfare to work, the company provides assistance with
child care, transportation, on the job training and tuition. Employees also receive
health insurance. Today, Angie is a Patient Care Assistant [need to get salary] and
she plans to earn her BA in nursing to further her career.
Christine Pennypacker, Store Manager, Dress Barn, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Two years ago, Christine had a new infant, felt "stuck in a rut" and didn't think
there was anything she could do to find a job, escape the stigma of welfare, and
support her family [not sure about other children or how long on welfare]. She was
referred to the welfare-to-work job readiness program at Jewish Employment and
Vocational Services where her job developer says that she went from being shy and
withdrawn to blossoming into a "go-getter". Armed with new job hunting and
interviewing skills, confidence, work clothes and a new haircut, she quickly
received several job offers. She also got help finding child care. "Now it wasn't
how I would ever get a job but which job I should accept". Christine accepted a
job as a Sales Associate at Dress Barn. Within one year she was promoted to
Assistant Store Manager and within the following year she was promoted to Store
Manager. Today she says "Managing my own store in the suburbs has been a
dream". She is grateful for the help she received and today she hires other JEVS
trainees.
•Claudia Rodriguez, Administrative Station Support Clerk, United Airlines, Los
Angeles, California
After the birth of her second child, Claudia was not able to afford housing, child
care, and other expenses, and reluctantly began to receive public assistance three
years ago. Anxious to find sustainable work, Claudia enrolled in the Los Angeles
Travel and Trade Institute in 1997 to develop her job skills. Later that year, Claudia
was able to enroll in United's Welfare to Work Apprenticeship Program. In
November 1997, Claudia was hired into her current job as an Administrative station
support clerk, which pays |^;^-P6/(b)(6)^#r .,| [need to update employment status]
(Claudia attended the May 27th Welfare to Work Event and was included in profiles
of success stories provided to the press, but she did not appear with the President
or receive press attention).
•Carol Manuel, Pharmacy Clerk, Giant Foods, Hyattesville, Maryland
One year ago, Carol was on welfare [for how long?], but she never thought of
welfare as a long-term option and planned to build a better future for herself and
her two children. In January 1998, Carol was hired by Giant as a pharmacy clerk,
where she handled prescription orders and stocked inventory. She was recently
promoted to and is one of the company's most dedicated employees [need
salary]. Giant has hired 109 former welfare recipients through a successful
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partnership with the Prince George's County Department of Social Services and the
Private Industry Council. Giant has enjoyed a 79% retention rate for former welfare
recipients, significantly exceeding the company-wide average of 50%. (Giant was
featured at the November 18th Welfare to Work Partnership event in D.C. and
participated in the Vice President's Welfare to Work event on November 20th;
however, Carol was not featured at either event.)
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In the year 2000, older people will outnumber children in the world for the first
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KEY FACTS on CENSUS INCOME AND POVERTY REPORT
September 24,
1998
TODAY, THE CENSUS BUREAU RELEASED THEIR ANNUAL REPORT ON INCOME
AND POVERTY IN AMERICA FOR 1997. HERE ARE SOME OF THE RESULTS:
Broad-Based Income
Gains:
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Typical Household Income Up 1.9 Percent in 1 9 9 7 . Income for the median
household rose $699, from $36,306 in 1996 to $37,005 in 1997, adjusted
for inflation.
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Typical Family Income Up $ 3 , 5 1 7 Since 1 9 9 3 . Another measure of income
-- family income, which excludes single individuals and counts only related
members in any household - shows a similar trend. Last year, the median
family's income, adjusted for inflation, increased 3.0 percent (or $1,297) -the fourth consecutive annual rise. Since President Clinton's Economic Plan
passed in 1993, median family income has increased from $41,051 in 1993
to $ 4 4 , 5 6 8 in 1997 -- that's a $3,517 increase in income, adjusted for
inflation. From 1988 to 1992, median family income fell $ 1 , 8 3 5 , adjusted
for inflation.
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Under President Clinton, The Typical African-American Household's Income
Is Up $ 3 , 3 5 4 . The median income of African-American households rose 4.3
percent (or $1,029) last year. And since 1 9 9 3 , the median income of
African-American households has increased from $21,696 to $ 2 5 , 0 5 0 -that's $ 3 , 3 5 4 or a 15-percent increase, adjusted for inflation, between 1993
and 1 9 9 7 .
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Income of Typical Hispanic Household Up $ 2 , 5 5 3 in Past T w o Years. In
1997, the income of the median Hispanic household, adjusted for inflation,
increased from $25,477 in 1996 to $ 2 6 , 6 2 8 in 1997 -- that's an increase of
$1,151 or 4.5 percent. Over the past t w o years, the income of the typical
Hispanic household has risen $2,553 -- or nearly 11 percent - the largest
two-year increase in Hispanic income on record.
•
After Rising Sharply for 20 Years, Inequality Has Stabilized. After rising for
nearly 20 years, income inequality has not changed significantly over the
past four years. Since 1993, every income group - from the most well-off
to the poorest -- experienced a real increase in their income.
•
Earnings for Typical Workers Up. Last year, the earnings of the median
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full-time, year-round male rose 2.4 percent, from $32,882 in 1996 to
$ 3 3 , 6 7 4 in 1997 and the earnings of the median full-time, year-round female
rose 3.0 percent, from $ 2 4 , 2 5 4 in 1996 to $24,973 in 1997. This means
that the female-to-male ratio remained at 74 percent -- its all-time high.
Reductions in Poverty:
•
Poverty Rate Fell To 13.3 Percent in 1997 -- Down from 15.1 Percent in
1 9 9 3 . In 1997, the poverty rate dropped to 13.3 percent from 13.7 percent
the year before. Since President Clinton signed his Economic Plan into law,
the poverty rate has declined from 1 5.1 percent in 1993 to 13.3 percent last
year. That means that there are 3.7 million fewer people in poverty today
than in 1993. (In 1997, the poverty threshold was $16,400 for a family of
four.)
•
The African-American Poverty Rate Down To Its Lowest Level on Record.
While the African-American poverty rate is still far above the poverty rate for
whites, it declined from 28.4 percent in 1996 to 26.5 percent in 1997 -that's its lowest level recorded since data were first collected in 1 9 5 9 .
Since 1993, the African-American poverty rate has dropped from 33.1
percent to 26.5 percent - that's the largest four-year drop in
African-American poverty in more than a quarter century (1967-1971).
•
Last Year, Largest Hispanic Poverty Drop In T w o Decades. Last year, the
Hispanic poverty rate dropped from 29.4 percent to 27.1 percent - that's
the largest one-year drop in Hispanic poverty since 1978. While there is still
more work to do, since President Clinton took office, Hispanic poverty has
dropped from 3 0 . 6 percent to 27.1 percent.
•
Under President Clinton, Largest Four-Year Drop in Child Poverty Since
1960s. While the child poverty rate remains high, in 1997, it declined from
20.5 percent to 19.9 percent. Under President Clinton, the child poverty
rate has declined from 22.7 percent to 19.9 percent ~ that's the biggest
four-year drop in nearly 30 years (1965-1969).
•
Elderly Poverty Rate As Low As It's Ever Been. In 1997, the elderly poverty
rate dropped to 10.5 percent, from 10.8 percent in 1996. The elderly
poverty rate is now as low as it's ever been ~ it was also 10.5 percent in
1995.
•
Child Poverty Among African-Americans Down To Lowest Level on Record.
In 1 9 9 7 , the African-American child poverty rate fell from 39.9 percent to
37.2 percent - its lowest level on record (data collected since 1959). Since
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46.1 percent to 37.2 percent -- that's the biggest four-year drop on record.
Hispanic Child Poverty Dropped More Last Year Than Any Year on Record.
In 1997, the Hispanic child poverty rate dropped from 40.3 percent to 36.8
percent -- that's the largest one-year drop on record (data collected since
1976). Since 1993, the child poverty rate among Hispanics has declined
from 40.9 percent to 36.8 percent.
4.3 Million People Lifted Out of Poverty By EITC -- Double The Number in
1993. In 1993, President Clinton expanded the Earned Income Tax Credit,
providing a tax cut for low-income working families. In 1997, the EITC lifted
4.3 million people out of poverty -- that's double the number of people lifted
out of poverty by the EITC in 1993. In 1997, the EITC lifted 2.2 million
children, 1.1 million African-Americans, and nearly 1.2 million Hispanics out
of poverty.
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<p>Michael Waldman was Assistant to the President and Director of Speechwriting from 1995-1999. His responsibilities were writing and editing nearly 2,000 speeches, which included four State of the Union speeches and two Inaugural Addresses. From 1993 -1995 he served as Special Assistant to the President for Policy Coordination.</p>
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