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Download full textAlfred, Mary V. – Online Submission, 2005
This study explored the experiences of African American women as they transitioned from welfare to work and develop economic self-sufficiency. The barriers to self-sufficiency included the "work-first" philosophy and case management practices, labor market conditions and employment practices, and personal history. HRD can help minimize…
Descriptors: Welfare Services, African Americans, Females, Attitudes
