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CalWORKs Transportation Needs Assessment

General Information

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Evaluator(s) California County of LA, CAO, Urban Research Division
Investigator(s) Manuel Moreno (Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services)
 
Domain Income Security/TANF
Community/Neighborhood
Status Completed (final report released)
Type Research and/or Program Evaluation
Program/Policy Description This study was conducted to determine the nature and the depth of transportation needs of the welfare population in Los Angeles county, California. In order for welfare participants to join the work force, they need access to reliable, efficient and safe transportation not only to job sites, but also to childcare, health care centers and other services. The primary goal of the evaluation is to identify transportation barriers that prevent individuals from transitioning to self-sufficiency.

The following study objectives were identified:

  • Document the transportation needs of CalWORKs participants
  • Inventory the existing transportation resources in Los Angeles County
  • Match participant needs to existing resources
  • Identify areas that are not served or are under-served for welfare-related trips
  • Identify other deficiencies of the existing transportation system with respect to the County welfare-to-work population
The population studied participated in the Los Angeles Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) program, which is responsible for providing welfare participants with employment related services.
 
Last Updated 12/14/04
Type of Summary Unreviewed
Contact(s) Manuel Moreno
Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 West Temple Street
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 None
Sample Size and Unit n=2,346 eligible GAIN households
Execution Survey response rate: 73.4%

Sites Studied

Los Angeles county, CA

Program Components, Policies, and Activities Evaluated

Social/Support services

Administration/Implementation

Variation in program components across sites? Yes

Outcomes Assessed

Service utilization

Employment

Types of Studies

Type Descriptive/Analytical Study
 

Data Sources

Source Administrative data
 
Source Focus Group
 
Source Survey
 

Findings Available

Final Descriptive/Analytical Findings

Recommendations

Existing Publications

11/01/00 CalWORKs Transportation Needs Assessment: Final Report Executive Report
11/01/00 CalWORKs Transportation Needs Assessment: Final Report: Main Report
11/01/00 CalWORKs Transportation Needs Assessment: Final Report Appendices

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