Social Programs: Social Security, SSI, AFDC

Colorado by the Numbers: Social Programs

Assessing the New Federalism State Database provided by the Urban Institute. "This database includes information on the fifty states and the District of Columbia in areas including income security, health, child well-being, demographic, fiscal and political conditions, and social services." Includes information on immigrants, educational achievement, utilization of social services, and other topics. After selecting a broad subject area, the user can select from a list of data available in that subject area. Many data sets include multiple years of data. Includes documentation on the sources of the data and a link to download the data set. Data are also available for onscreen viewing.
Social Programs Statistics from USA Counties.
Aid to Families with Dependent Children and Emergency Assistance, 1993
SSI Recipients by State and County - December 1994 Includes a benefit dollar amount for the entire state.
SSI Recipients by State and County - December 1995 Includes a benefit dollar amount for the entire state.
Note: Additional state-level data and background information are available from the 1996 to 2004 editions of the Green Book. The Green Book provides background material and data on programs within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways on Means. The programs include (or included--Public Law 104-193 eliminated Aid to Families with Dependent Children) Social Security, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income, Unemployment Compensation, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Child Support Enforcement Program, Child Care, Social Services Block Grant, Child Protection, Foster Care, and Adoption Assistance, Earned Entitlements for Railroad Employees, and Trade Adjustment Assistance. Search the 1996 and/or 1998 editions of the Green Book with the word "Colorado". The site also offers the full text of "Summary of Welfare Reforms Made by Public Law 104-193".

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