| Evaluator(s) |
University of Utah Graduate School of Social Work
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| Investigator(s) |
Mary Jane Taylor
(University of Utah Graduate School of Social Work)
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| Domain |
Income Security/TANF
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| Status |
Completed (final report released)
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| Duration |
Mar 1999 - Jun 2000
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| Type |
Research and/or Program Evaluation
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| Program/Policy 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.)
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| Notes |
This project is the second phase of a study. The first phase was reported in "Understanding Families with Multiple Barriers to Self-Sufficiency." The third phase is a longitudinal follow-up of leavers for 12 months post-closure, which is underway.
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| Last Updated |
11/06/02
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| Type of Summary |
Unreviewed
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| Contact(s) |
Mary Jane Taylor (mjtaylor@socwk.utah.edu)
University of Utah Graduate School of Social Work
395 South 1500 East
Room 230
(T) (801) 585-3891
(F) (801) 585-3219
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| 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
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