What is workfare?

welfare that is limited to preschool-age children

an early poverty program from the 1950s

a program that requires work in exchange for assistance

a state-by-state grant program of aid to the elderly

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Workfare is a program that requires work in exchange for assistance. It typically involves welfare recipients fulfilling certain work requirements or participating in job training programs to receive benefits. The goal of workfare is to encourage self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on government aid by helping individuals gain skills and employment.