Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 74 Public Assistance - Section 74.25A.005 Legislative findings

§ 74.25A.005. Legislative findings

The legislature finds that the restructuring in the Washington economy has created rising public assistance caseloads and declining real wages for Washington workers. There is a profound need to develop partnership programs between the private and public sectors to create new jobs with adequate salaries and promotional opportunities for chronically unemployed and underemployed citizens of the state. Most public assistance recipients want to become financially independent through paid employment. A voluntary program which utilizes public wage subsidies and employer matching salaries has provided a beneficial financial incentive allowing public assistance recipients transition to permanent full-time employment.

[1994 c 299 § 19; 1986 c 172 § 1. Formerly RCW 50.63.010.]

Notes:
     Report -- 1994 c 299: "The department of social and health services shall report to the appropriate committees of the house of representatives and senate on the implementation of this employment partnership program for recipients of aid to families with dependent children by October 1, 1995." [1994 c 299 § 27.]

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