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

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Evaluator(s) Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
Investigator(s) Michelle Derr (Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.)
 
Domain Income Security/TANF
Status Completed (final report released)
Duration Sep 2001 - Dec 2002
Type Research and/or Program Evaluation
Program/Policy Description The purpose of this study was to learn about a potentially "promising practice"--- the provision of transitional paid employment and intensive supportive services to hard-to-employ welfare recipients nearing or already at the time limit. Using a mix of qualitative and quantitative data sources, this study provides an in-depth look at the design, implementation, and service delivery of the Georgia GoodWorks! program. It describes the key accomplishments and challenges, and the "lessons learned" in implementing the program. Results from this study broaden our understanding of employment programs that provide a safety-net for families reaching the end of their welfare time limits and the use of transitional employment for hard to employ welfare recipients.
Notes No notes reported
 
Last Updated 01/23/03
Type of Summary Unreviewed
Contact(s) Michelle Derr (mderr@mathematica-mpr.com)
Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
600 Maryland Ave SW
Suite 550
(T) (202) 484-9220
(F) (202) 863-1763
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 Recipients/participants/clients
Social/Community service agencies
Subgroups Analyzed None
Sample Size and Unit Site visits: 5 communities; Focus groups: current clients n=49, former clients n=33;

Sites Studied

Bibb, Clarke. DeKalb, Fulton, and Richmond counties, GA