OLR Report 2012-R-0384 summarizes the state's welfare-to-work program, Jobs First. It consists of the Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) cash assistance program, administered by the Department of Social Services, and Jobs First Employment Services, run by the Labor Department. The federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant funds much of the Jobs First program; hence, the state must meet certain federal requirements, including ensuring that 50% of able-bodied adults in the TFA caseload engage in at least 30 hours of work-related activities each week.
For more information, including details about income limits, assets, and benefits, read the full report.
