California Works Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKS) Program Statewide Evaluation: Outcomes Assessed

Outcomes Assessed

Housing

Attitudes towards work, welfare, and program

Standard of living

Service utilization

Sanctions

Program implementation

Income security

Emotional well-being

Health/ physical well-being (including prenatal health)

Financial costs and benefits/cost-effectiveness

Family and relationship outcomes

Employment

Education

Community Outcomes

Entry effects

Substance abuse

Policy changes

Benefit termination

Child Outcomes