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Vulnerable Youth and the Transition to Adulthood: Youth from Distressed Neighborhoods
The transition to adulthood can be particularly challenging for youth growing up in distressed neighbor-hoods. Using the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997, this fact sheet compares the adolescent risk behaviors and young adult outcomes of youth from distressed neighborhoods with those of youth from non-distressed neighborhoods. [4 PDF pages]
Vulnerable Youth and the Transition to Adulthood: Youth from Low-Income Families
Youth from low-income families are vulnerable to poor outcomes as adults, as these youth often lack the resources and opportunities found to lead to better outcomes. This fact sheet compares the young adult outcomes and adolescent risk-taking behaviors of youth from low-income families to those from middle-income (201-400 percent of federal poverty line (FPL)) and high-income (401 percent of FPL…
Vulnerable Youth and the Transition to Adulthood: Young Men and Young Women
This fact sheet considers differences in behaviors and outcomes between young men and young women as they transition to adulthood. It also considers whether differences between young men and young women are related to the fact that some women are caring for children. Using the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997, the analysis compares adolescent risk behaviors and young adult outcomes for…
Vulnerable Youth and the Transition to Adulthood: Second-Generation Latinos Connecting to School and Work
ASPE RESEARCH BRIEF Vulnerable Youth and the Transistion to Adulthood Second-Generation Latinos Connecting to School and Work July 2009 This Research Brief is part of a larger project:Vulnerable Youth and the Transistion to Adulthood This Research Brief is available on the Internet at:http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/09/VulnerableYouth/2/rb.shtml
Vulnerable Youth and the Transition to Adulthood: Multiple Pathways Connecting to School and Work
ASPE RESEARCH BRIEF Vulnerable Youth and the Transistion to Adulthood Multiple Pathways Connecting to School and Work July 2009 This Research Brief is part of a larger project:Vulnerable Youth and the Transistion to Adulthood This Research Brief is available on the Internet at:http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/09/VulnerableYouth/1/rb.shtml
Vulnerable Youth and the Transition to Adulthood: Young Men and Young Women
ASPE FACT SHEET Vulnerable Youth and the Transition to Adulthood Young Men and Young Women July 2009 This Research Brief is part of a larger project:Vulnerable Youth and the Transistion to Adulthood This Research Brief is available on the Internet at:http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/09/VulnerableYouth/6/index.shtml
Vulnerable Youth and the Transition to Adulthood: Youth with Depression/Anxiety
ASPE FACT SHEET Vulnerable Youth and the Transition to Adulthood Youth with Depression/Anxiety July 2009 This Research Brief is part of a larger project:Vulnerable Youth and the Transistion to Adulthood This Research Brief is available on the Internet at:http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/09/VulnerableYouth/5/index.shtml
Vulnerable Youth and the Transition to Adulthood: Youth from Distressed Neighborhoods
ASPE FACT SHEET Vulnerable Youth and the Transition to Adulthood Youth from Distressed Neighborhoods July 2009 This Research Brief is part of a larger project:Vulnerable Youth and the Transistion to Adulthood This Research Brief is available on the Internet at:http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/09/VulnerableYouth/4/index.shtml
Vulnerable Youth and the Transition to Adulthood: Youth from Low-Income Families
ASPE FACT SHEET Vulnerable Youth and the Transition to Adulthood Youth from Low-Income Families July 2009 This Research Brief is part of a larger project:Vulnerable Youth and the Transistion to Adulthood This Research Brief is available on the Internet at:http://aspe.hhs.gov/hsp/09/VulnerableYouth/3/index.shtml
National Symposium on the Health Needs of Human Trafficking Victims: Post-Symposium Brief
By: Erin Williamson, Nicole M. Dutch, and Heather J. Clawson Caliber, an ICF International Company
Role of Religiosity in the Lives of the Low-Income Population: A Comprehensive Review of the Evidence
This report is a comprehensive literature review and descriptive synthesis of the state of the research on the influence of religiosity and spirituality in the lives of the US low-income population. Findings are presented in six main areas: marriage and relationships, parenting, youth, mental and physical health, substance use, and crime and violence. [129 PDF pages]
Role of Religiosity in the Lives of the Low-Income Population: A Comprehensive Review of the Evidence
Prepared for: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation Prepared by: Pamela Joshi, Erin Hardy, and Stephanie Hawkins RTI International RTI Project Number: 0211824.000
Recent Trends in Local Child Protective Services Practices
This study examines changes in policies and procedures in local child protective services (CPS) agencies between 2002 and 2005-2006. The analysis is intended to identify noteworthy changes or developments in recent years in each of four topical areas covered by the surveys analyzed: administration and staffing; screening and intake procedures; investigation of maltreatment allegations; and…
Recent Trends in Local Child Protective Services Practices
Recent Trends in Local Child Protective Services Practices July 2, 2009 Prepared for: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Prepared by: Westat, Inc. Task Order # HHSP233200700001T
Payment for Medicare Advantage Plans: Policy Issues and Options
Medicare Advantage (MA) is the current program under which beneficiaries can enroll in private health plans rather than having their care covered through Medicare's traditional fee for service (FFS) program. Payments to MA plans in many areas are now substantially greater than the cost of treating comparable beneficiaries in the traditional program. The higher payments have raised serious…
Payment for Medicare Advantage Plans: Policy Issues and Options
PAYMENT FOR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS: POLICY ISSUES AND OPTIONS
Office of Health PolicyOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Planning & Evaluation U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
June 2009
Examining Competencies for the Long-Term Care Workforce: A Status Report and Next Steps
The purpose of this paper is to provide a snapshot of workforce competencies that have been identified for professionals who work in long-term care settings. This is provided through examination of basic roles and responsibilities of professionals and options presently available for specialization, an analysis of the long-term care workforce literature, and identification of initiatives launched…
Examining Competencies for the Long-Term Care Workforce: A Status Report and Next Steps
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services