In this paper, we examine the dimensions and consequences of decentralized social safety netpolicies. We consider the adequacy of benefits and inclusiveness of receipt for eleven federal-stateprograms that constitute the core of safety net provision for working age adults and families: cashassistance, food assistance, health insurance, child support, child care, preschool/early education, unemployment insurance, state income taxes, cash assistance work assistance, disability assistance, andhousing assistance.