Also, to benefit, for example, from financial assistance in the new area, the relocation may have to happen when grants are available.

Further, the new law cuts off legal immigrants from most public assistance.

The legislation is expected to provide access to training programs for only half the projected 1.2 million people severed from public assistance.

"Because the victim is generally far from medical assistance, blood loss may be profound."

The quest is particularly difficult for those struggling to move from public assistance to the working world.

These wishes can range from relatively small to large, such as words of encouragement or financial assistance.

Many work on various levels, ranging from direct assistance to lobbying world leaders to increase aid.

"Some states could view this as a nice complement to efforts to help parents move from public assistance to work while keeping their health insurance."

She worries for other mothers who will not be able to break free from public assistance any time soon.

Ms. Strong receives $22.50 from public assistance every two weeks.