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Project Description

This report is of phase two of a study of long-term welfare families with multiple, persistent and severe barriers to self-sufficiency. Interviews were conducted with 407 recently terminated TANF clients to ascertain how well they were able to maintain financial support of their families, as well as family and personal stability and well-being. An extensive survey instrument was used which included clinically relevant measure of depression, PTSD and generalized anxiety disorder. Also assessed were domestic violence, child behavior, child protective service history and physical health. Outcomes measures included employment, income and use of community resources. For analysis, respondents were divided into three groups based on closure reason as follows: increased income, time limit closure, or "other reason" (primarily sanction due to non-compliance.)

Project duration: Mar 1999 - Jun 2000

Sites studied include Utah - statewide

Sample Characteristics and Sites Studied

Random sample of recently terminated recipients (N=407); Unit of analysis: head of household

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