Jim McGreevey on Welfare & Poverty Former Democratic NJ Governor

Require unwed mothers to live at home to receive welfare

Supports the following principles regarding New Jersey’s welfare system.
• Require that unwed mothers under the age of 18 attend school and live with a parent or guardian to receive welfare benefits.
• Limit welfare benefits given to recipients who have additional children.

Require work to receive welfare

Supports the following principles regarding New Jersey’s welfare system.
• Provide childcare services to welfare recipients who work or attend school.
• Allow welfare recipients to work and still receive state-funded health care and child care until they become self-sufficient.
• Require that able-bodied welfare recipients receive job training, attend school, or work in order to receive welfare benefits.