Content Background Research Questions and Methods Key Findings Background Since the establishment of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, much attention has been given t
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Interaction of Child Support and TANF: Evidence from Samples of Current and Former Welfare Recipients
By: Cynthia Miller, MDRC, Mary Farrell, The Lewin Group, Maria Cancian, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Daniel R. Meyer, University of Wisconsin-Madison Prepared for: Jennifer Burnszynski and Linda Mellgren
Private Employers and TANF Recipients
Prepared for: John Tambornino, Project OfficerOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and EvaluationU.S. Department of Health and Human Services Prepared by: David A. Long and Tammy Ouellette Abt Associates Inc.
Private Employers and TANF Recipients
Despite the TANF program's emphasis on employment, the policies, practices and attitudes of the employers of TANF recipients have received limited attention.
Use of TANF Work-Oriented Sanctions in Illinois, New Jersey, and South Carolina
By: LaDonna Pavetti, Michelle K. Derr, Gretchen Kirby, Robert G. Wood, and Melissa A. Clark Submitted to:U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
Use of TANF Work-Oriented Sanctions in Illinois, New Jersey, and South Carolina: Final Report
This report examines the implementation of TANF sanctions in three states, looking at the ways that case managers used sanctions to promote compliance with work requirements. They found that case managers often exercised discretion in deciding whether and when to initiate a sanction, especially when a client partially met participation requirements.
Measures of Material Hardship
This report summarizes what is known about the measurement of material hardship and its application to research with low-income families with children. It discusses challenges in defining and measuring material hardship, reviews how such measures have been in recent research, and presents analyses of data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP).
Measures of Material Hardship: Final Report
Prepared for: Julia IsaacsU.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
Prevention: A Blueprint for Action
This report provides an overview of prevention efforts under the Steps to a HealthierUS initiative. First, it highlights the problems and challenges in preventing chronic disease.
Successful Transitions out of Low-Wage Work for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Recipients: The Role of Employers, Coworkers, and Location, Final Report
By: Fredrik Andersson, Julia Lane, Erika McEntarfer Research Brief (in PDF format) Executive Summary