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How Public Benefits / Social Safety Net could be different



A "document locker" could help people access social benefits

Receiving disability benefits could not require lawyers / payments

U.S. government block grants could be unaccountable / unable to meet needs

Poor families could be disincentivized to participate in TANF (welfare) due to child welfare investigation / requiring ex-partner child support

U.S. TANF (welfare) could have less strict eligibility / diversion requirements, time limits, and non-compliance sanctions to reach families in need

Low income people could have access to museums and cultural institutions

Social protections could be ringfenced against fiscal adjustment in developing countries

Public benefit administrative burdens / forms could be reduced / be easier to comply with

Software coders and new technology could improve government services

Social services could be delivered remotely / by video calling

A single information system could be used for people seeking social / homeless / housing services

A two-generation / intergenerational care / whole family approach could be used in social services

U.S. childcare could be easier to access for low-income familes

Prisoners could receive housing vouchers, food vouchers and/or a basic income upon release to reduce recidivism

The welfare cliff could be fixed in public benefits to not discourage work / marriage

A housing voucher program could aid poverty

Cash could be given through rental subsidies, taxes, or child savings accounts to aid poverty

Diapers / diaper banks could be available to low income families

Apps could encourage saving / budgeting as well as offer financial advice / education / rewards

Healthy foods could be subsidized in the food stamp program

Moving to jobs could be easier for low-income people

Marriage disincentives in public benefit programs could change

U.S. child support could depend on a current income or be by providing child care

Private charity could not replace government programs or funding

Libraries could assist people with jobs and public benefits

An online account could distribute all public benefits

Public benefits could be deposited directly into savings accounts

Local and national social services could be searchable / applied for online

A rating and reviews website for local social services could be developed and used

Cash stipends could be given directly to the poor

Citizens could receive a basic / guaranteed income (with restrictions or on a EBT card)

Online benefit screening tools could be combined, streamlined, and allow people to apply for benefits online

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Orphanages could be replaced by providing more support to families, adoption services, or good quality foster care

Asset limits for public benefits could be reformed to not discourage saving

A welfare emergency fund could be triggered into action by a poor economy

Ex-prisoners could have better access to benefits to decrease recidivism