Alex Camardelle Blog Cash and Safety Net Fact Sheets Introducing PROSPER Georgia March 29, 2019 / May 26, 2020 by Alex Camardelle | 1 Comment on Introducing PROSPER Georgia Read more »
Budget and Taxes Cash and Safety Net Daniel Kanso, PhD Georgia Work Credit Grows the Middle Class March 5, 2019 / May 26, 2020 by Daniel Kanso, PhD 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 Income Tax Credit (EITC), or Georgia Work Credit, offers a substantial list of benefits to […] Read more » EITC policy brief Safety Net SNAP tax credit working class
Cash and Safety Net Proposed State Restrictions Would Limit Food Assistance February 28, 2019 / January 14, 2020 by Alex Camardelle 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 Georgia Budget and Policy Institute has a long history of monitoring, reporting and critiquing Georgia’s […] Read more » SNAP
Alex Camardelle Cash and Safety Net Fact Sheets Quick Facts: Low Wages and Steep Cliffs February 26, 2019 / May 26, 2020 by Alex Camardelle 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 for their cliff effects. Many argue that the cliff effect reinforces a culture of dependency […] Read more »
Alex Camardelle Cash and Safety Net Reports Low Wages and Steep Cliffs February 22, 2019 / October 13, 2026 by Alex Camardelle | 2 Comments on Low Wages and Steep Cliffs Download PDF 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 poverty, fulfilling basic needs and encouraging economic mobility. Specifically, these supports are essential […] Read more »
Budget and Taxes Cash and Safety Net Health Justice Laura Harker Reports Overview: 2020 Fiscal Year Budget for Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities February 11, 2019 / October 13, 2026 by Laura Harker Download PDF 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 community-based waiver programs and housing support services. These efforts are a part of […] Read more » Budget dbhdd Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Safety Net State Budget substance abuse
Alex Camardelle Cash and Safety Net Fact Sheets Food Stamp Requirements and Time Limits (ABAWDS) February 10, 2019 / March 15, 2021 by Alex Camardelle 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 do not live with a child. Who is exempt? Regular Work Program Requirement Three-Month Time […] Read more » Department of Human Services Food Assistance food stamps Safety Net SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work requirements
Blog Cash and Safety Net EITC helps working families succeed February 5, 2019 / May 26, 2020 by GBPI Admin 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 the economic ladder. When people can’t get ahead despite working hard, the entire economy and […] Read more »
Alex Camardelle Budget and Taxes Cash and Safety Net Reports Overview: 2020 Fiscal Year Budget for Department of Human Services February 1, 2019 / October 13, 2026 by Alex Camardelle Download PDF 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 and protection of Georgia’s most vulnerable children. The 2020 proposal raises investment in […] Read more » Budget Department of Human Services Division of Family and Children Services foster-care State Budget
Budget and Taxes Cash and Safety Net Health Justice Higher Education Inclusive Economy for Immigrants K-12 Education Worker Justice GBPI 2019 Policy Priorities January 7, 2019 / February 26, 2021 by Jhai James 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 a family, can go to a doctor when they get sick and attend great public […] Read more »
