DHSS Press Release |
Date: February 12, 1999 DHSS-5-1999 |
| Gregg C. Sylvester, M.D., Secretary Jennifer Castleberry, Communication Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523 |
Contact: Jennifer Castleberry Phone: (302) 255-9037 Pager: (302) 247-8523 |
MEDIA ADVISORY: STATE TO LAUNCH PARENTS SEEK WORK PROGRAM
Parents Who Owe Child Support Must Now Go To Work
| WHAT: | Kick-Off of Parents Seek Work Program |
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| WHEN: | Wednesday, February 17, 1999, 11:00 a.m. |
| WHERE: | Department of Labor 4425 North Market Street Wilmington, DE |
| WHO: | Thomas R. Carper, Governor Gregg C. Sylvester, M.D., Secretary of Health and Social Services Lisa Blunt-Bradley, Secretary of Labor Vincent J. Poppiti, Family Court Judge Karryl D. Hubbard, Director for the Division of Child Support Enforcement |
| WHY: | The Parents Seek Work Program will increase an unemployed or under-employed non-custodial parent's ability to meet his/her child support obligations by requiring work and removing many of the barriers to employment. The requirement to work will help improve the ability to pay support and help foster self-sufficiency in the families who depend on the support payments. |
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
