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NCJ Number: 119911 Find in a Library
Title: New Partnerships: Education's Stake in the Family Support Act of 1988
Corporate Author: National Governors' Assoc
United States of America

Children's Defense Fund
United States of America

National Alliance of Businessmen
United States of America

American Public Welfare Assoc
United States of America

Institute for Educational Leadership
United States of America

Ctr for the Study of Social Policy
United States of America

Ctr for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)
United States of America

Council of Chief State School Off
Date Published: Unknown
Page Count: 31
Sponsoring Agency: American Public Welfare Assoc
Washington, DC 20002
Children's Defense Fund
Washington, DC 20001
Council of Chief State School Officers
Washington, DC 20001
Ctr for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)
Washington, DC 20005
Ctr for the Study of Social Policy
Washington, DC 20005
Institute for Educational Leadership
Washington, DC 20036
National Alliance of Businessmen
Washington, DC 20036
National Assoc of State Boards of Education
Alexandria, VA 22314
National Governors' Assoc
Washington, DC 20001
WTG
Washington, DC 20636
Sale Source: WTG
1001 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 301
Washington, DC 20636
United States of America
Type: Legislation/Policy Description
Language: English
Country: United States of America
Annotation: The Family Support Act of 1988 (FSA), which must be implemented by October 1, 1990, requires Federal, State, and local governments to reform the public welfare system by educating and strengthening families and moving them toward self-sufficiency.
Abstract: Key among the partnerships that must be formed is that between welfare and education, since the FSA clearly recognizes education as a primary component in helping families avoid long-term dependence on public assistance. The FSA requires States to make educational services available to participants under the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training Program (JOBS) and provides Federal matching funds to assist in these efforts. The report highlights FSA provisions relevant to both welfare and education systems, opportunities offered by the FSA for the two systems to meet their own and shared goals for populations at risk, and the importance and benefits of collaboration between educational and human services in implementing the FSA. Successful educational programs for young people and adults are examined, and an appendix summarizes major provisions of the FSA.
Main Term(s): Family support
Index Term(s): Adult education; Vocational training; Welfare services
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