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Voices for Change: Perspectives on Strengthening Welfare-to-Work from DC TANF Recipients

Thursday November 12 , 2009

  • By: DC Fiscal Policy Institute, SOME Inc., Georgetown Center on Poverty
  • Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location:
    120 F Street, NW
    12th Floor, Gewirz Student Center, Georgetown University Law Center
    Washington, DC
  • Contact:
    Tina Marshall
    DC Fiscal Policy Institute
    202-408-1080

Please join us on Thursday, November 12 to hear the key findings and recommendations from a new report by SOME, Inc. (So Others Might Eat) and the DC Fiscal Policy Institute about improving job training, support services, and cash assistance for TANF families. The release will feature a video of DC TANF recipients discussing their experiences with the program and presentations and Q&A with a panel including:

• Councilmember Tommy Wells (Ward 6), Chair of the Committee on Human Services
• Clarence Carter, Director, DC Department of Human Services (invited)
• Peter Edelman, Georgetown Law School
• Donna Pavetti, national welfare expert at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Light refreshments will be served at 9:00 am. All are welcome - consumers, advocates, service providers, case workers, researchers, students.

Thanks to PBN Sponsors:

  • Epiq Systems, Inc.

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