Economic Self-Sufficiency Act of 1987

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Economic Self-Sufficiency Act of 1987 - Amends the Social Security Act to revise the scope of programs for individuals receiving aid to families with dependent children (AFDC) in order to enhance their long-term employability and self-sufficiency and to break the cycle of poverty and welfare dependency. Directs the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) to provide financial assistance for education, training, support services, and employment assistance programs in each State in the interest of enabling eligible participants to: (1) reduce their dependency on welfare; (2) obtain long-term employment and (3) increase family income through wages from such employment. Establishes an order of priorities for the allocation of assistance and services, with first priority accorded to AFDC recipients who are mothers under age 19. Sets forth general requirements with respect to the targeted assistance and services. Includes provisions to be applied when a program is implemented in the context of a community work experience program including limitations on participant eligibility and requirements related to support services and program accountability. Directs the Secretaries of Health and Human Servi…