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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Commentary
The Marriage Plot
For more than a quarter century, the U.S. government has been sending an unmistakable message to poor, single mothers: Get married. If America genuinely wants to address poverty and achieve gender equality, this has to change.
Apr 4, 2022
Report
Evaluation of the SB 1041 Reforms to California's CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work Program: Updated Findings Regarding Policy Implementation and Outcomes
This report offers further findings from the evaluation of the Senate Bill (SB) 1041 reforms to the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids program, with a focus on ongoing implementation of SB 1041 and updates on participant outcomes.
Jan 24, 2020
Report
Evaluation of the SB 1041 Reforms to California's CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work Program: Findings Regarding the Initial Policy Implementation and Outcomes
This report provides initial findings from the evaluation of the Senate Bill 1041 reforms to the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids program, with a focus on the implementation of the policy changes and participant outcomes.
Nov 2, 2016
Report
Evaluation of the SB 1041 Reforms to California's CalWORKs Program: Background and Study Design
This report provides background on the Senate Bill (SB) 1041 reforms to the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program, as well as an overview of a multiyear, multicomponent evaluation of the SB 1041 policy changes.
Mar 30, 2015
Project
Evaluating SB 1041 Reforms to California's CalWORKs Program
The California Department of Social Services has funded research to determine if SB 1041 is achieving its objectives of improving participant well-being and flexibility of services, as well as if there are any unintended consequences.
Sep 24, 2014
Report
Statewide Evaluation of the CYSA/TANF Program: Final Report
This report presents implementation and outcomes of California's CYSA/TANF Probation program statewide and in selected counties
Jan 1, 2003
Report
Employment of TANF Participants in San Bernardino County: A Profile of the Counties Caseload and Implications for CalWorks Service Delivery
Employment of TANF Participants in San Bernardino County: A Profile of the Counties Caseload and Implications for CalWorks Service Delivery
Jan 1, 1998

RAND Topic:
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Topic Synonyms:
TANF