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Providing Unpaid Work Experience Opportunities for TANF Recipients: Examples from Erie County, New York; Montana; and Hamilton County, Ohio

Derr, Michelle K. - Mathematica Policy Research - 2008

This brief profiles three work experience programs that engage nearly all work-ready TANF recipients in unpaid work … employment in the paid labor market. TANF recipients are assigned to entry-level jobs at government offices, nonprofit agencies … hourly wage, recipients receive their TANF grant and food stamp benefits in exchange for the hours they work. In addition to …

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Providing Paid Employment Opportunities for TANF Participants Engaged in Vocational Education Programs: Examples from Denver, Colorado; Kentucky; and California

Person, Ann; Pavetti, LaDonna; Max, Jeffrey - Mathematica Policy Research - 2008

This brief profiles three programs, two statewide and one local, that provide work opportunities to TANF recipients … further their education while reinforcing the emphasis of the TANF program on encouraging recipients to engage in work as …

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Understanding Two Categories of TANF Spending Other and Authorized Under Prior Law

Derr, Michelle K.; Anderson, Tara; Pavetti, LaDonna; … - Mathematica Policy Research - 2009

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Addressing Substance Abuse Problems Among TANF Recipients: A Guide for Program Administrators.

Kirby, Gretchen; Anderson, Jacquelyn - Mathematica Policy Research - 2000

Provides information to help program administrators and staff understand substance abuse problems, identify welfare recipients with these problems, understand the treatment system, and integrate treatment into a work-focused welfare program.

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Addressing Mental Health Problems Among TANF Recipients: A Guide for Program Administrators.

Derr, Michelle K.; Hill, Heather; Pavetti, LaDonna - Mathematica Policy Research - 2000

Examines mental health conditions among welfare recipients, to 1) provide an overview of common conditions and the mental health system, 2) discuss the types and prevalence of certain disorders, 3) offer strategies for linking recipients with treatment and designing employment services to move...

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Georgia GoodWorks!: Transitional Work and Intensive Support for TANF Recipients Nearing the Time Limit.

Derr, Michelle; Pavetti, LaDonna; KewalRamani, Angelina - Mathematica Policy Research - 2002

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

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Privatization in Practice: Case Studies of Contracting for TANF Case Management.

McConnell, Sheena; Burwick, rew; Perez-Johnson, Irma; … - Mathematica Policy Research - 2003

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

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Universal Engagement in Practice: Lessons from the Implementation of the Pathways Case Management System.

Pavetti, LaDonna; Derr, Michelle; Kauff, Jacqueline; … - Mathematica Policy Research - 2005

TANF reauthorization proposals. This brief reviews implementation of Pathways in two counties in New York and one in …

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The Status of Families on Child-Only TANF Cases.

Wood, Robert G.; Strong, Debra A. - Mathematica Policy Research - 2002

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What's Happening to TANF Leavers Who Are Not Employed?

Wood, Robert G.; Rangarajan, Anu - Mathematica Policy Research - 2003

Based on four rounds of annual follow-up surveys with an early group of NJ TANF recipients, this issue brief focuses on …

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