WorkFirst Re-examination Project
Adapting WorkFirst for the 21st Century Economy of Washington State
Governor’s Directive
- Examine best practices to meet the needs of WorkFirst families to obtain employment and achieve family self-sufficiency
- Plan to implement best practices that are sustainable
Key Milestones
- Identify best and promising practices in other states
- Evaluate selected policies, services, and business approaches
- Develop WorkFirst Redesign plan and report
- Develop necessary request legislation and budget decision packages for program changes that require them
- Present WorkFirst Redesign plan and report to the Governor
