Other Populations

Contents Research Question and Methods Core Results Implications Directions for Future Research The role of alternative work arrangements  temporary help, independent contractors, on-call workers, and contract company worker

Prepared by: Julia Lane, Kelly S. Mikelson, Patrick T. Sharkey, Douglas Wissoker The Urban Institute 2100 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20037

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Overview Welfare reform policies are sometimes referred to as "two generational" because not only are the lives of the parents changed by government welfare-to-work programs, but the lives of the children are changed as well. At the most basic level, children's time use patterns and child care patterns are likely to change.

This paper first summarizes programs that provide support during the school-to-work transition period, and how they have evolved in recent years. It then presents findings from focus groups conducted with individuals who acquired a significant disability during childhood or prior to gaining significant employment experience and who subsequently achieved a measure of employment success.

The Lewin Group, Inc. Berkeley Policy Associates, Cornell University

Contents   Characteristics and Service Needs of Kinship Caregivers Alternative Kinship Care Program Models and Services Lessons Learned about Designing and Implementing Alternative Programs Policy Implications  

Contents Policy Context Rationale for Providing Mental Health Services to Welfare Recipients Methodology Overview of the Study Sites Key Choices in Designing and Providing Mental Health Services