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Georgia GoodWorks!: Transitional Work and Intensive Support for TANF Recipients Nearing the Time Limit
General Information
View a brief abstract of this project.
| Evaluator(s) |
Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. |
| Investigator(s) |
Michelle Derr
(Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.)
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| 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, GAProgram Components, Policies, and Activities Evaluated
Administration/Implementation
| Variation in program components across sites? | No |
Outcomes Assessed
Program implementation
Types of Studies
| Type | Implementation/Process Study |
Data Sources
| Source | Interview |
| Source | Administrative data |
| Source | Field Research |
| Source | Focus Group |
Findings Available
Final Implementation FindingsRecommendations
Existing Publications
| 12/01/02 | Georgia GoodWorks!: Transitional Work and Intensive Support for TANF Recipients Nearing the Time Limit: Final Report | Mathematica |
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