Welfare rolls declined by 50% in many states in the decade following the enactment of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunities Act of 1996. However, for most single heads of households, this policy was not a success because they remained under or near official poverty lines.

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The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunities Act of 1996 led to a significant reduction in welfare dependency, but many of the affected individuals, particularly single heads of households, continued to struggle financially, often remaining at or below the poverty line despite the policy's intentions to encourage work and self-sufficiency.

Welfare Rolls Declined by 50% in Many States in the Decade