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Monday, August 3, 2009

Law change will help low income parents get off welfare for good


Gideon Woodcook will be able to finish the welding program at Southeast Community College under a new state law aimed at helping parents get off welfare for good.

Currently, parents are allowed to attend a vocational school for just 12 months before their Aid to Dependent Children benefits end, under the state's welfare to work program.

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