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Nevada Welfare Reform Evaluation
General Information
View a brief abstract of this project.
| Evaluator(s) |
University of Nevada, Reno |
| Investigator(s) |
Brian Burke
(Nevada State Welfare Division)
Lynette Grundy (Nevada State Welfare Division) Mike Reed (University of Nevada, Reno) Mike Mitchell (University of Nevada, Reno) |
| Sponsor(s) |
Not reported |
| Funder(s) |
Not reported |
| Subcontractor(s) |
Not reported |
| Domain |
Income Security/TANF |
| Status | In Development (not yet fielded) |
| Duration | Jun 1998 - May 1998 |
| Type |
Research and/or Program Evaluation |
| Program/Policy Description | Project will evaluate existing and planned welfare programs to aid in the development, implementation, and management of Nevada's welfare programs and policies. The project will help to determine the effectiveness of existing programs and assist in reestablishing new initiatives that will advance clients' efforts to reach the goal of self-sufficiency. |
| Notes | No noted reported. |
| Last Updated | 00/00/00 |
| Type of Summary | Unreviewed |
| Contact(s) |
Bob Anderson (not reported)
Nevada State Welfare Division 2527 N. Carson Street (T) (702) 687-4770 (F) not reported |
| Submitter(s) |
Brian Burke (not reported)
Nevada State Welfare Division 2527 N. Carson (T) (702)-697-4982 (F) (702)-697-5080 |
Populations Studied
| Target Population |
Recipients/participants/clients Former recipients ("leavers") Applicants |
| Subgroups Analyzed |
Pregnant/parenting teens Single parent families Persons diverted from welfare |
| Sample Size and Unit | Selection of 150-200 cases per month. |
| Execution | Not yet available. |
Sites Studied
Nevada- statewideProgram Components, Policies, and Activities Evaluated
Employment activities
Educational activities
Financial incentives
Financial disincentives/Sanctions
Program requirements
Time limits
Family caps
Eligibility
Child support
Food stamps
Social/Support services
Diversionary activities
Administration/Implementation
| Variation in program components across sites? | No |
Outcomes Assessed
Attitudes towards work, welfare, and program
Standard of living
Service utilization
Sanctions
Program implementation
Income security
Financial costs and benefits/cost-effectiveness
Family and relationship outcomes
Employment
Education
Community Outcomes
Entry effects
Substance abuse
Compliance with federal requirements
Policy changes
Benefit termination
Child Outcomes
Types of Studies
| Type | Descriptive/Analytical Study |
| Aim | To evaluate effects of Nevada's welfare reform program on clients. |
Data Sources
| Source | Administrative data |
| Title | To be selected |
| Sample Characteristics/Data Collection | 150-200 closed cases per month. |
| Sites | Nevada |
| Response Rate/Attrition Notes | Response rate not yet available. |
| Additional Execution Notes | No notes reported. |
| Source | Interview |
| Title | Telephone Interviews |
| Sample Characteristics/Data Collection | 150-200 closed cases per month. |
| Sites | Nevada |
| Response Rate/Attrition Notes | Response rate not yet available. |
| Additional Execution Notes | No notes reported. |
| Source | Field Research |
| Title | Key-informant interviews |
| Sample Characteristics/Data Collection | 150-200 closed cases per month. |
| Sites | Nevada |
| Response Rate/Attrition Notes | Response rate not yet available. |
| Additional Execution Notes | No notes reported. |
Findings Available
Not Yet AvailableRecommendations
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