Category: Cash and Safety Net
Georgia Work Credit Grows the Middle Class
Daniel Kanso, PhD
March 5, 2019
Georgia Work Credit Grows the Middle Class by Danny Kanso, Policy Analyst Georgia leaders have the opportunity to take advantage of a proven policy that allows millions of working families to keep more of what they earn. A state Earned
Proposed State Restrictions Would Limit Food Assistance
Alex Camardelle
February 28, 2019
The Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of Agriculture is now soliciting public comment on a proposed rule to eliminate current state flexibility administering waivers for able-bodied adults without dependents and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility. The
Quick Facts: Low Wages and Steep Cliffs
Alex Camardelle
February 26, 2019
What is the Cliff Effect? The cliff effect occurs when an individual abruptly loses their assistance as a result of changes in income or work activities. Safety net programs that have income thresholds or work activity requirements are well known
Low Wages and Steep Cliffs
Alex Camardelle
February 22, 2019
Recommendations to Eliminate the Cliff Effect in Georgia’s Safety Net Programs The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program act as safety nets for many hardworking Georgians by providing a line of defense against
Overview: 2020 Fiscal Year Budget for Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Laura Harker
February 11, 2019
The governor’s budget proposal for the 2020 fiscal year adds $78.7 million more in state general funds for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities than the 2019 budget. It directs $10.4 million in state funds toward home and
Food Stamp Requirements and Time Limits (ABAWDS)
Alex Camardelle
February 10, 2019
Food Stamp Work Requirements and Time Limits (ABAWDS) Who is subject to requirement? Regular Work Program Requirement Three-Month Time Limit All participants from ages 16 to 60, unless exempt. All participants from ages 18 to 50 without disabilities who
EITC helps working families succeed
GBPI Admin
February 5, 2019
GBPI Guest Blog A proven policy to help working families succeed in Georgia by Keeva Kase, President & CEO Buckhead Christian Ministry Too many Georgians in our community struggle to reach the middle class, even as they strive to climb
Overview: 2020 Fiscal Year Budget for Department of Human Services
Alex Camardelle
February 1, 2019
More Investments for Big System Reforms Governor Brian Kemp’s proposed $825 million Department of Human Services budget for the 2020 fiscal year includes new support to meet the needs of Georgia’s foster care system and to help ensure the safety
GBPI 2019 Policy Priorities
Jhai James
January 7, 2019
The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute works to build a more inclusive economy so that everyone can participate and thrive. We believe Georgia can be a state where everyone has a chance at a decent job so they can raise