The end of welfare as we know it In the nine months since West Virginia enacted its new welfare rules, 2,100 welfare recipients have been cut off. Some have found jobs, some have been placed in training jobs, and still others have had to cut back on college hours to comply with tougher work requirements. Explore the facets of West Virginia's version of welfare reform in this seven-part series.

Sept. 21:
The state of welfare
As the checks run out, families try to cope with a new life

CRUM - Angela Fugate was delighted when a social worker said she would have to work for her $312 monthly welfare check.

Sept. 22:
Who will take care of Tyler?
Lack of affordable day care puts mother's job in danger

Cindy Gillespie didn't know the first thing about eyeglasses when she walked into South Charleston's eyecareOne in May. What she did know is Tyler, her 4-year-old son, deserved more than a welfare check.

Sept. 23:
Moving from Welfare to Workfare
Is it working in West Virginia?

Earlier this year, President Clinton touted five huge companies as models for his welfare-to-work program. He urged other businesses to follow their lead and help move welfare recipients into the work force.

Sept. 24:
Legal aid system feels pinch of federal cuts

In the year or two leading up to the current sweeping changes in welfare regulations, federal officials were slashing budgets and passing laws making it harder for welfare recipients to fight the system.

Sept. 25:
Child support collection crucial to welfare reform

If Jeanie Wines' ex-husband had paid child support, she would never have had to go on welfare.

Sept. 26:
Work over School?
Welfare reform education clause creates Catch-22

COTTLE - Misty Greene had a plan to get off welfare.

Sept. 27:
One step at a time
Sister Monica promises no miracles, but teaches dropouts to read

GENOA - Now that James Whitt has gotten married for the third time, he is working harder at learning how to read.