-sufficiency programs; (2) child welfare programs; and (3) programs for youth, especially services for runaway and homeless youth and sexual …

-sufficiency programs; (2) child welfare programs; and (3) programs for youth, especially services for runaway and homeless youth and sexual …

Notes that in spring 1999, almost 60 percent of families left Iowa's TANF program voluntarily and most were able to … working, and many families still relied on Medicaid. Fifty-three percent of families had incomes above the poverty level; 85 …

are receiving assistance—becoming a growing portion of New Jersey’s welfare caseload. These cases grew from 17 percent … parents receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and 3) immigrant parents not eligible for TANF. Different needs emerged … and behavior problems than other children who receive TANF. High rates of food insecurity are a concern for SSI parents …

Examines welfare offices' use of "intermediaries"--private or public organizations that act as brokers between the … welfare system and employers--noting that a broad range of organizations act as intermediaries, including nonprofit and for …

-parent TANF cases, noting that most are not long-term welfare recipients, and the majority had some paid employment in the past …. Also available in HTML format at http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/TANF-IL-emp03/index.htm. …

Provides an early, in-depth look at newly employed welfare recipients in Allegheny County, PA, who are taking part in a …

-to-employ TANF recipients nearing the time limit. Notes that program success requires program administrators and staff to think â …

Privatizing welfare services poses significant challenges to state and local agencies. This study of TANF case …