This study examines eligibility and participation among married and single parents in TANF and Food Stamp Programs. Results show that even among eligible families below 200% of poverty, married parents are less likely to participate in TANF and Food Stamps compared to single parents.
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Advanced SearchSuccessful Transitions Out of Low-Wage Work for TANF Recipients
Researchers at the Urban Institute recently completed a study of employment and wage growth among TANF recipients and low-wage workers.(1) The study's three main questions were:
Families on TANF in Missouri: Employment Assets and Liabilities
Submitted to: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation Project Officer: Susan Hauan Through the: Missouri Department of Social Services and the Local Investment Commission, Inc.
Families on TANF in Missouri: Employment Assets and Liabilities - Executive Summary
Demographic and Household Characteristics Employment Experiences and Earnings Education and Training
Families on TANF in South Carolina: Employment Assets and Liabilities
This report presents findings on the characteristics and employment barriers of families receiving TANF benefits in South Carolina's Family Independence (FI) Program.
Successful Transitions out of Low-Wage Work for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Recipients: The Role of Employers, Coworkers, and Location, Final Report
By: Fredrik Andersson, Julia Lane, Erika McEntarfer Research Brief (in PDF format) Executive Summary
Measures of Material Hardship
Content The Value of Hardship Measures Defining and Measuring Hardship Material Hardship Indexes Measuring Hardship Using the SIPP Unanswered Questions for Future Research