Greater Avenues of Independence Act of 1987

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Greater Avenues of Independence Act of 1987 - Amends part A (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) (AFDC) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require AFDC beneficiaries to participate in programs of employment, training, education, and supportive services (hereinafter referred to as a GAIN program) which are to be established by each State. Requires private sector involvement in planning and program design to assure that participants are trained for jobs that will actually be available in the community. Gives priority in the provision of costly and lengthy GAIN program services to those who have received benefits continuously for two or more years and have little or no employment history. Excepts minors, the ill, incapacitated, and elderly (age 60 or over), and one parent or caretaker relative of a child under age three from program participation. Directs States to provide AFDC applicants with GAIN program information. Requires States to make an initial assessment of the educational needs, skills, employability, and family circumstances of each program participant and on that basis develop an employability plan for the participant's family which, to the maximum extent poss…