Iowa "Leavers" Project: Abstract

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Project Description

The project is studying those individuals and families exiting TANF. The study builds on previous work by MPR in Iowa. Tabulations will be conducted across several variables, including urban/rural residence, reason for leaving TANF, and history of TANF receipt.

Project duration: Jun 1999 - Feb 2001

Sites studied include Iowa

Sample Characteristics and Sites Studied

Administrative data is used to track one-month of individuals leaving TANF for 12 months after exit. A survey of 400 leavers, conducted at 8-11 months after exit, provides additional information about these individuals.

Recent Findings in Brief

Contact

Jen Beck (jbeck@dhs.state.ia.us)
Iowa Department of Human Services
Hoover State Office Building
(T) (515) 281-8629
(F) (515) 281-7791