State of Louisiana TANF Evaluation: Study Types

Types of Studies

Type Implementation/Process Study
Aim TANF Initiatives Implementation Study

To assess implementation and effectiveness of four programs financed with TANF block grant funds and operated by agencies other than DSS.

 
Type Implementation/Process Study
Aim Caseload Trends and Expenditures Study

To analyze over time key changes in FITAP caseload indicators and determine whether the allocation of TANF Initiatives program funds is being directed effectively to parishes with relatively high concentrations of poor families.

 
Type Descriptive/Analytical Study
Aim Caseload Trends and Expenditures Study

To analyze over time key changes in FITAP caseload indicators and determine whether the allocation of TANF Initiatives program funds is being directed effectively to parishes with relatively high concentrations of poor families.

 
Type Implementation/Process Study
Aim Employment Outcomes Study

To analyze the employment and earnings outcomes of FITAP recipients, both while they receive cash assistance and after they leave FITAP.