According to a recent study, low-income mothers who experience difficulties in finding better jobs in order to become independent from social benefit need special assistance from government agencies. The study, which was conducted by the University of Michigan, found that around 9% of women entitled to
welfare support after its implementation in 1996 have been disconnected. Not only are these women jobless, but they also do not receive financial support in order to help them meet their family's needs. Based on various reports, these women have been disconnected for many reasons such as administrative sanctions.
It must be noted that prior to the 1996 welfare reform, single mothers who couldn't find a steady job were able to rely on
social assistance programs in order to meet their needs. According to the study, reforms for the current policies could be a more effective approach in order to help women who have been disconnected not only from work, but also from welfare support. It must be noted that the welfare agencies usually do not maintain contact with a former member once she is disconnected. Still, there are some states, which extend their help to families at risk of losing their social benefit.
