Examines six transitional jobs programs to provide insights into the model and its potential for serving hard-to-employ TANF recipients. Notes that these programs, which expand on the "work first" approach by providing a wage, a more flexible environment, and individualized services, can help...

This brief summarizes the other briefs in this series and includes some additional material. It describes four broad strategies: (1) new work opportunities for TANF recipients, (2) administrative strategies, (3) TANF policy changes, and (4) creation of new programs.

This brief summarizes the other briefs in this series and includes some additional material. It describes four broad strategies: (1) new work opportunities for TANF recipients, (2) administrative strategies, (3) TANF policy changes, and (4) creation of new programs.

Attracting and retaining aides to care for elderly, disabled, and chronically ill people is a major concern for the long-term care industry. At the same time, TANF recipients are searching for employment opportunities to move from welfare to work. Do these two needs create a match? This six-page...

Draws on the experiences of Oregon, where welfare offices have addressed alcohol and drug problems since 1992, to help states develop ways to include treatment in a work-oriented welfare environment. Key factors for success include strong leadership at the state level as well as collaboration...

Draws on the experiences of Oregon, where welfare offices have addressed alcohol and drug problems since 1992, to help states develop ways to include treatment in a work-oriented welfare environment. Key factors for success include strong leadership at the state level as well as collaboration...

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-profit organizations, public sector agencies, and...

Assessment is often the first step in helping TANF recipients living with a disability find and maintain employment. This brief describes five different approaches to assessment: disability screening, psychosocial assessments, clinical and psychological assessments, functional needs assessments,...

Profiles the efforts of four states—FL, OR, TN, and UT—to address welfare recipients' mental health conditions, which are often barriers to employment. Notes that these conditions, which occur at substantially higher rates in welfare recipients than in the general population, can...

Describes the administrative framework and key components of a statewide transitional employment program for hard-to-employ TANF recipients nearing the time limit. Notes that program success requires program administrators and staff to think “outside the box†and concludes that clients...