Welfare Queries To Be Answered

Tue., June 17, 1997

From Staff And Wire Reports

State officials will hold a public meeting Thursday night to answer questions about WorkFirst, Washington’s new welfare policy.

WorkFirst requires welfare recipients to find and retain a job. Public assistance is limited to five years. The new policy also changes rules for subsidized child care and aid to legal immigrants.

A preliminary draft of the changes is available through the state Department of Social and Health Services. The policy begins July 1.

The meeting will be held 6-8 p.m. in the River Point Auditorium on the Joint Center for Higher Education, 668 N. River Point Blvd.

Call 358-2000 for information.

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