Notes that in spring 1999, almost 60 percent of families left Iowa's TANF program voluntarily and most were able to …

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 …

Based on four rounds of annual follow-up surveys with an early group of NJ TANF recipients, this issue brief focuses on … those who have left the welfare rolls and are not working. About one in four recipients in this group were in this status …

Concern for families reaching the time limits imposed under welfare reform has led states to develop strategies for … circumstances contribute to their inability to participate and succeed in traditional welfare employment program activities. …