This Mathematica Policy Research brief explores evidence on work requirements in social programs for families with young children. It finds gaps in the access of and participation in income support programs, including TANF, particularly along…

This series of policy briefs focuses on three basic TANF components: cash assistance, block grants, and work participation rates. The briefs, geared toward policymakers, practitioners, and advocates within all levels of government, explain the…

From the NGA Center for Best Practices, this issue brief outlines key provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act, and reviews the important role that the States play in strategic planning for the upcoming changes. In conclusion, it provides a list…