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Article: Study finds gap between Head Start, other services Issue is whether children in poverty get enough aid
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- November 14, 1999
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CopyrightCopyright 1999 The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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A state study released today suggests that many participants in
the Head Start program for poor children are not receiving other
vital government support services, including the Wisconsin Works plan
that requires poor parents to work.
For instance, only 3% of 268 Head Start families randomly surveyed
through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Center for Economic
Development received cash benefits through W-2, even though 63%
qualified for such assistance, based on income; 23% got food stamps,
though 67% were eligible; 15% used child care subsidies, but 81% were
eligible; 71% received Medicaid coverage, though 85% qualified.
That families don't take advantage of all the government ...