Welfare reform gains momentum in May House action
The House approved phase two of welfare reform, building on 1996 changes that shift from cash aid to work readiness and services. By 2000 total cash assistance fell, childcare rose, and employment among recipients improved. The new plan proposes 16.6 billion annually for welfare grants and 4.8 billion for childcare, plus 2 billion more for childcare, with states required to engage 70 percent of adult recipients in part time work and related activities.
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House of Representatives
Congress
Ways and Means
Shafter Letters to Editor on School Funds and Coverage
A reader urges responsible payment of lunch bills at Richland School, defends district zoning for a new bond, and laments limited sports coverage. He thanks local contributors, invites volunteers for reporting, and explains editorial duties while stressing community input and timely notices.
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Shafter
Reed
Recreation and Parks District
Babe Ruth
Jaime Stewart
SHS
Victor Munoz
Mack
Third annual girls summit planned by KCEOC Kern Center
The Kern County event organized by KCEOC Kern Parent Child Center and Shafter Healthy Start aimed at guiding preteens entering adolescence. Young girls arrived at 8 a.m. at Richland Activity Center, starting with a continental fruit and bagel breakfast before a panel of young mothers spoke on the transition and experiences.
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Madonna
Kceoc Kern Parent Child Center
Shafter Healthy Start
Richland Activity Center
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