This article from the Stanford Social Innovation Review argues the need for evidence-based decision-making. Although this practice has potential to improve outcomes for families, it should be better marketed and adapted to address specific issues,…

Ramsey County, Minnesota’s welfare counselors draft long-term employment plans for their clients. Instead of pushing clients into getting the first available job, they create plans that are broken down into manageable steps. This article from…

This article from the Journal of Public Child Welfare explores the experiences of families involved in both the child welfare and public assistance systems. The study indicated that families who lose their TANF support or who have sporadic public…