Florida Family Transition Program (FTP) Evaluation: Study Types

Types of Studies

Type Cost-Benefit Study
Aim To assess the net benefits and costs of FTP compared to the pre-existing AFDC/Project Independence system.
 
Type Implementation/Process Study
Aim To assess the internal structure of the FTP operations and the operational issues confronted by staff and participants.
 
Type Impact Study (Controlled Experiment)
Aim To determine whether FTP generates changes in employment, public assistance receipt, family income, and other outcomes.
 
Type Descriptive/Analytical Study
Aim Enhanced survey developed to obtain information about FTP’s impacts on children. Focus on sample members with a child between ages 5 and 12 at the time of interview. Projected sample of 1,684 completions, including a sample with non-focal-aged children. Target measures: child care, education, health and safety, social and emotional adjustment.