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The OFA PeerTA Archive captures historical information from the peerta.acf.hhs.gov website for reference and record-keeping purposes. The PeerTA site contains information posted within the past three years. You can search for any prior information below.

Understanding the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families caseloads after passage of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005

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In this paper, we examine how policy and structural changes states made in response to the DRA may influence the level and composition of the TANF caseload. This paper grew out of a 50-state survey Mathematica Policy Research conducted on…

Characteristics of American Indians and Alaska Natives Participating in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs

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The Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation conducted this study to better understand the characteristics and participation of American Indians and Alaska Natives in State and Tribal TANF programs over time. Researchers conducted…

Designing Solely State-Funded Programs: Implementation Guide for One "Win-Win" Solution for Families and States

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This report, from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, provides strategies for implementing state-funded TANF programs to better serve the families on the caseload. Authors offer information on why a solely state-funded program is…

Local Implementation of TANF in Five Sites: Changes Related to the Deficit Reduction Act, Final Report

Report

This assessment sought to provide a clear picture of recent changes implemented by local program managers to improve performance, several years after the initial wave of change brought about by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity…

Local Implementation of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) in Five Sites

Report

This study was completed through the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, and explores how local management of TANF programs has adapted practices to address changing needs of the TANF population in the local areas. This study was…

Using work-oriented sanctions to increase TANF program participation

Report

The 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA)…

Connecticut’s Welfare Reform Initiative

Report

This report was completed by the Program Review and Investigations Committee on Connecticut’s Welfare Reform Initiative. Authors describe the Jobs First program in detail as well as provide caseload trends, recipient demographics, and funding…

TANF at 10: An Examination of the First Ten Years Under TANF in Three States: The Experiences of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

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From Mathematica Policy Research, this report outlines the implementation of the TANF in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and provides the different approaches across the States. Authors examine how the approaches have affected caseload…

The Wait is Over, the Work Begins: Implementing the New TANF Legislation

Research-To-Practice Brief

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…

The Impact of Disabilities on Mothers' Work Participation: Examining the Differences between Single and Married Mothers

Report

This article, through the Institute for Women's Policy Research, examines the prevalence of disabilities among mothers and children in low-income families and the work participation rates among mothers.

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