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Iowa "Leavers" Project

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Evaluator(s) Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
Investigator(s) Jacqueline Kauff (Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.)
 
Domain Income Security/TANF
Status Completed with continuing analysis
Duration Jun 1999 - Feb 2001
Type Research and/or Program Evaluation
Program/Policy 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.
Notes This project is an ASPE-funded "Leavers" study.

For more information see Iowa's Family Investment Program (FIP) Evaluation and Iowa's Limited Benefit Plan (LBP) Evaluation.

 
Last Updated 07/14/02
Type of Summary Unreviewed
Contact(s) Jen Beck (jbeck@dhs.state.ia.us)
Iowa Department of Human Services
Hoover State Office Building
(T) (515) 281-8629
(F) (515) 281-7791
Submitter(s) Research Forum Staff (info@researchforum.org)
National Center for Children In Poverty
215 West 125th St, 3rd Fl
(T) (646)284-9600
(F) not reported

Populations Studied

Target Population Former recipients ("leavers")
Subgroups Analyzed None
Sample Size and Unit 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.
Execution Not yet available.

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Iowa

 
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