Based on the Onion Metaphor,is the Innermost Core of the Onion

Based on the onion metaphor,is the innermost core of the onion being served by the current public assistance system?
Why or why not? Looking at the overall track record for service to this group,and the goal of public assistance to aid people in returning to self-sufficiency,has the program been successful with achieving this goal with this group? Would you do anything to the current system to reform it to better address the needs of this group? Explain any adjustments or reforms to the current system.