Resources and Publications

In 2011 Participation Increased 7.2% in Food Stamps, but Fell 3.6% in TANF - The federal government recently released data showing that 69,634 (3.6%) fewer families received TANF in December 2011 (1,882,817) than in December 2010 (1,952,451). (PDF) May 2012

The Impact of Welfare Reform in a Nutshell - This report shows that since its inception in 1996 to the present, TANF has continuously shrunk the share of poor families aided by the program. (PDF) April 2012

WANTO Information - Introduction to the purpose and future of WANTO, the Women in Apprenticeship and Non-Traditional Occupations act. (PDF) March 2012

Single Motherhood in the United States – A Snapshot (2012) - Statistics on the characteristics and economic challenges of single mothers in the United States. (PDF) March 2012

General Outreach DOL - Introductory sheet about the upcoming changes to the DOL Apprenticeship and OFCCP regulations. (PDF) March 2012

TANF Extended but with Funding Cut, New Restrictions - TANF’s federal authorization was extended to September 30, 2012 by the same legislation that extended the payroll tax cut. TANF’s authorization must be extended again before the November elections, so there is a possibility of additional pre-election cuts and restrictions. February 2012

How you can impact Apprenticeship Laws - Learn how you can impact registered Apprenticeship Program Laws. (PDF) January 2012

Attacks on Food Stamps - Legal Momentum has issued a statement in response to the recent attacks on the Food Stamp program explaining that the program provides vitally important food aid to help the needy achieve a nutritionally adequate diet. (PDF) January 2012

Unemployment Insurance Protections - updated December 2011

TANF Participation Fell in the First Half of 2011 - Fewer families received TANF in June 2011 than in January 2011. This decrease was more likely due to stricter state eligibility and access policies than to decreased need. (PDF) November 2011