The Welfare Reform policies of 2002 raised the number of hours mothers receiving welfare have to work outside the home, study, or be involved in training to 40 hours a week.

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The Welfare Reform policies of 2002, also known as the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, increased the required number of hours for mothers receiving welfare to work outside the home, study or be involved in training to at least 30 hours per week for families with one child and 35 or 55 hours for families with two or more children, depending on the state.

The Welfare Reform Policies of 2002 Raised the Number of Hours