A Spectacular Breakthrough in the Fight Against Poverty
(St. Martin's Press-2000, paperback-2005)
"In this interesting book, Gary MacDougal goes well beyond analysis and theory. His story takes you directly to the people and communities involved, and it actually provides practical answers to some of our most difficult welfare problems. The whole country can learn from this timely and engaging new book."
William Julius Wilson, Harvard University
"At UPS we’ve been lucky to hire sixty thousand former welfare recipients and we’re a better company because of them. 'Make a Difference' is a lively, example-filled story that shows how this works—a fascinating read for anyone."
Mike Eskew, CEO, United Parcel Service
Make a Difference
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| St. Martin's Press | |
| By Gary E. MacDougal | |
| Table of Contents | |
| Prologue | ix |
| Introduction | 1 |
| 1. | Getting Involved | 13 |
| 2. | The Ladies in the Backyard | 42 |
| 3. | If You Were a Caseworker - Good People Trapped in a Bad System | 69 |
| 4. | What Can Be Done about the Mess We Are In? There is No Silver Buller, But... | 93 |
| 5. | Is Anyone Really in Charge Here? The Clout of Unions and Providers | 133 |
| 6. | Linking Community Groups with Government - A Historic First | 149 |
| 7. | Employers and Tough Welfare Cases - Enlightend Self-Interest and A Reasonable Business Risk | 189 |
| 8. | Collaborating at the Top of the Bureaucracies - An Oxymoron? | 225 |
| 9. | The Role of Legislature - Messy Democracy | 255 |
| 10. | Pulling Together "All the Pieces of the Puzzle" | 278 |
| 11. | Lessons for a Nation - A Win-Win Opportunity | 306 |
| Postscript - A Vision | 328 |
| Appendix A - Welfare to Work Job Training and Placement | 335 |
| Appendix B - Essential Elements and Lessons Learned | 337 |
| Endnotes | 341 |
| Acknowledgements | 347 |
| Index | 351 |