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The Southern Institute
developed Information Outreach Brochures to publicize benefits available to
lower-income working families and to provide basic guidelines about eligibility
for these benefits. The brochures were replicated and localized in 16 southern
states, and Spanish-language versions also were developed. In addition, the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provided further support to develop six
accompanying information outreach videos in English and Spanish for use with the
brochures, including a training video on how to most effectively use the
brochures.
Leaving Welfare for Work Isn't As Scary as it Seems (for families on cash
assistance): This colorful brochure tells families that they can work full time
and still receive some benefits, including health coverage. This is ideal for
review with welfare families at redetermination interviews and in job readiness
classes.
Have You Heard About Benefits for Working Families??? (for general community
outreach): This brochure is designed to help families who apply for cash
assistance to understand that they can receive Medicaid and other benefits
without having to be on welfare. It is appropriate for distribution through
schools, health providers, churches and other community organizations and to
employers for dissemination in the workplace.
Facts for Employers (for employers of low-wage or minimum wage workers):
This brochure provides employers with information on how to connect lower-income
workers to benefits that basically supplement low wages at no cost to employers.
It is an effective communication tool for use with employers and business
groups.
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