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Characteristics of Successful Change (modified
from Kotter and Corlett)
Current state presentation: Highlights from the research
Compelling Case for Change
Federal, state, local and foundation resources can be better
designed and integrated to meet the specific needs of individuals the
specific needs of individuals
 | Government
support systems are often disconnected from other, cumbersome to navigate,
and do not reflect individual needs
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| Work
support from government resources typically takes an individual to an entry
level job and not beyond
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| Entities
that are in the best position to deliver services in new, individual focused
ways, can be identified
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| Many
states, foundations, and local governments have made strides in program
integration
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The Case for Change
| Specific needs
of individuals vary
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 | Sources of income vary
with age
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| Individuals with criminal
records have a less than 50% chance of being hired in a good paying job
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| Access to benefits in low
income jobs is limited
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| Mechanisms can
be developed to create better resource integration and system
interdependence
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| Policy drivers can influence new ways of thinking
about resource allocation
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| There are few support mechanisms beyond securing
entry level jobs
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| Information about existing resources can flow more
effectively to those qualifying for assistance
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| New Approaches
Needed to Help Individuals Maximize Their Potential
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| The dynamics of our economy and families have
changed dramatically and traditional assumptions and approaches are no
longer relevant
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| Stable long term employment is no longer the norm;
flexibility, the ability to learn and portfolio development are the
currency of job success and family economic security
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| Asset building is critical but few resources are
devoted to it
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| Tax policies can be restructured to help low income
individuals maximize their potential
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| Policy should focus on
collaboration among programs and the needs of individuals should
focus on collaboration among programs
and the needs of individuals. |
| Low income
individuals need protection and support
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| Low wage earners
and those in poverty do not have full access to the limited resources
available to them and can become victims of unscrupulous speculators
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| Asset accumulation is crucial to long term family
stability
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 | Savings
(and access to basic banking services)
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| Home
Ownership
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| Benefits
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| Education
and skill development
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| Networks
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| Low income
individuals need help creating networks and gaining access to skills and pathways to careers beyond low wage, low skilled jobs.
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| Breaking out of the poverty cycle means increasing
educational attainment and finding a job that pays self sufficient
earnings
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| Skill demands of today’s good paying jobs make it
increasingly difficult for low wage earners to break the cycle of poverty
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| Skill attainment and access to jobs is the path out
of poverty.
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Appendix A
(21st Century Model to Address Poverty)
Appendix B (Poverty
Programs Summary and Matrix)
Appendix C
(Issue Papers)
Appendix C1 (Initiative context
presentation: Characteristics of Successful Change)
Appendix
D (Income and Work Support Policies and
Strategies)
Appendix D1
(Working Session Descriptions)
Appendix D2
(Working Session Descriptions, continued)
Appendix E (Working
Session Descriptions, continued)
Appendix E1 (Working
Session Descriptions, continued)
Appendix E2
(Current state presentation: Highlights from the research)
Appendix F (Participant
List)
Appendix G
(Project Staff List)
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