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South Carolina Family Independence Program Process Evaluation
General Information
View a brief abstract of this project.
| Evaluator(s) |
Urban Institute |
| Investigator(s) |
Nancy Pindus
(Urban Institute)
Robin Koralek (Urban Institute) |
| Domain |
Child/Family |
| Status | Completed with continuing analysis |
| Duration | Jul 1997 - Nov 1999 |
| Type |
Research and/or Program Evaluation |
| Program/Policy Description |
The Family Independence Program transformed South Carolina's welfare program into a transitional assistance program that places a strong emphasis on participants engaging in socially responsible behavior and becoming self sufficient through employment and employment-related activities. The goals are to assist families to become economically independent through the reform of four major aspects of public assistance: (1) employment and training; (2) welfare time limits and financial eligibility; (3) parental responsibility; and (4) child
support enforcement initiatives.
This study is a process analysis of the implementation of FI policies and procedures. |
| Notes | No notes reported. |
| Last Updated | 03/16/01 |
| Type of Summary | Unreviewed |
| Contact(s) |
Nancy Pindus (not reported)
Urban Institute 2100 M Street NW (T) (202) 833-7200 (F) not reported |
| 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 |
| Subgroups Analyzed |
Persons with substance abuse problems Social/Community service agencies Caseworkers/managers/administrators |
| Sample Size and Unit | 5 county programs |
Sites Studied
South Carolina - 5 countiesProgram Components, Policies, and Activities Evaluated
Financial disincentives/Sanctions
Program requirements
Social/Support services
Administration/Implementation
Housing
| Variation in program components across sites? | No |
Outcomes Assessed
Housing
Service utilization
Sanctions
Program implementation
Substance abuse
Compliance with federal requirements
Types of Studies
| Type | Implementation/Process Study |
Data Sources
| Source | Administrative data |
| Source | Focus Group |
| Source | Interview |
| Source | Field Research |
Findings Available
Interim Implementation FindingsRecommendations
Existing Publications
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