Obstacles to Welfare-to-Work Transitions for Somali, Hmong, and Latino Immigrants in the United States
Author(s):
Hollister, C David; Martin, Mary; Toft, Jessica; Yeo, Ji-in
Format:
Journal article
Citation:
Social Development Issues, Volume 27, Issue 2 (2005). pp. 57-69.
Language:
English
Abstract:
Eighty-four welfare participants were interviewed regarding the state of Minnesota's welfare-to-work program. Outcomes for Hmong, Somali, & Latino immigrants were compared with those for African American, American Indian, & European American citizens. Measures included extent & level of employment, wages, accessibility to transportation, education & training, & health insurance coverage. immigrants fared worse than the other groups on almost all measures. Practice implications include strengthening immigrants' access to resources & providing opportunities through social network development with immigrant & nonimmigrant groups. Tables, References. Adapted from the source document.