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Multiple Impacts of Welfare Reform in Utah: Experiences of Former Long-term Welfare Recipients
General Information
View a brief abstract of this project.
| Evaluator(s) |
University of Utah Graduate School of Social Work |
| Investigator(s) |
Mary Jane Taylor
(University of Utah Graduate School of Social Work)
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| Domain |
Income Security/TANF |
| Status | Completed (final report released) |
| Duration | Mar 1999 - Jun 2000 |
| Type |
Research and/or Program Evaluation |
| 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.) |
| 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. |
| Last Updated | 11/06/02 |
| Type of Summary | Unreviewed |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Low-wage workers Persons with substance abuse problems Native Americans Domestic violence victims Persons with mental/physical health problems Rural Populations |
| Sample Size and Unit | Random sample of recently terminated recipients (N=407); Unit of analysis: head of household |
| Execution | Response rate: 73% |
Sites Studied
Utah - statewideProgram Components, Policies, and Activities Evaluated
Employment activities
Educational activities
Time limits
Food stamps
Social/Support services
Post-Program activities
Administration/Implementation
| Variation in program components across sites? | No |
Outcomes Assessed
Housing
Attitudes towards work, welfare, and program
Standard of living
Service utilization
Sanctions
Program implementation
Income security
Family and relationship outcomes
Employment
Education
Substance abuse
Policy changes
Benefit termination
Adult outcomes
Child Outcomes
Types of Studies
| Type | Descriptive/Analytical Study |
Data Sources
| Source | Survey |
Findings Available
Final Descriptive/Analytical FindingsRecommendations
Existing Publications
| 06/01/00 | Multiple Impacts of Welfare Reform in Utah: Experiences of Former Long-term Welfare Recipients: Final Report | U Utah |
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