Are Homeless Families Connected to the Social Safety Net?

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This research brief, the first in a series that will draw on data from the Family Options Study, answers questions about family homelessness. The findings suggest that homeless families in the study reported participation in most safety net programs at rates greater than or equal to those of other deeply poor families.
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2016-04-04T20:00:00
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City/County
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http://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/are-homeless-families-connected-to-the-soc…
Publication Date
2016-04-05

National Disability Policy: A Progress Report, 2014

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This annual progress report from the National Council on Disability provides a glimpse at the current state of people with disabilities in the United States. The 2014 Progress Report details the status of people with disabilities across the nation and reviews top-level policy developments affecting people with disabilities, including key federal actions and state trends. The report notes progress where it has occurred and provides further recommendations where necessary.
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2014-10-30T20:00:00
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City/County
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http://www.ncd.gov/progress_reports/10312014
Publication Date
2014-10-31

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services' WorkFirst Handbook

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Washington State’s WorkFirst Handbook has a section with information about medical conditions, including learning disabilities, that can interfere with a person’s ability to work, prepare for work, or look for work. The handbook emphasizes the importance of obtaining medical evidence in order to appropriately accommodate any limitations, including the possibility of exemptions from program requirements on the basis of disability. The Learning Needs Screening Tool is a brief oral interview originally developed for the State of Washington’s Division of Employment and Social Learning Disabilities Initiative. Washington also has a Medical Evidence Evaluations Basic Flow Chart, which shows different participation outcomes based on screening and assessment.

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2016-03-29T20:00:00
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View Handbook
View the Medical Evidence Evaluations Basic Flow Chart
View the Learning Needs Screening Tool

Job Accommodation Network

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The Job Accommodation Network (JAN), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy provides free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. JAN provides support for people with disabilities to enhance their employability, and shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace.
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2016-03-29T20:00:00
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City/County
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http://askjan.org/

The State of Learning Disabilities 2014

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This 2014 report provides an overview of the types and prevalence of learning disabilities in the United States and includes information and statistics about learning disabilities faced by school age students, post-secondary students, and working adults. Approximately 5 percent (2.4 million) of American public school students have been identified with learning disabilities as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). And data suggest that an additional 15% of students may be struggling due to unidentified and unaddressed learning and attention issues. The report also indicates that the prevalence of reported learning disabilities among adults is much higher for those living in poverty and more than half of people with learning disabilities (55 percent) have had some type of involvement with the criminal justice system within eight years of leaving high school.
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2013-12-31T19:00:00
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City/County
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http://www.ncld.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-State-of-LD-FINAL-FOR-RELEA…
Publication Date
2014-01-01

Adult Learning Disability Assessment Process

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A learning disability assessment is a gathering of relevant information about an individual’s areas of strengths and challenges to determine whether or not he or she may have a learning disability. The components of the assessment process may vary depending on which individual, clinic, or agency is conducting the assessment, but most assessments include a screening, evaluation, diagnosis, and recommendations.
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2013-09-01T20:00:00
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City/County
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https://ldaamerica.org/adult-learning-disability-assessment-process/
Publication Date
2013-09-02

The State of Grandfamilies in America

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This report from Generations United identifies key state laws and policies specifically designed to address barriers and better support grandparents and other relatives raising children. According to the report, almost 65 percent of children living in grandfamilies, or kinship care, are in states that have half or fewer of these key laws and policies. The report provides recommendations to aid the development of supportive federal and State policies and services for grandfamilies.
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2014-12-31T19:00:00
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http://www.gu.org/RESOURCES/Publications/TheStateofGrandfamiliesinAmerica2015.a…
Publication Date
2015-01-01

Fathers are Critical to Families' Climb up the Economic Ladder

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This resource from ASCEND at the Aspen Institute discusses the parent engagement part of two-generation programming. Research shows that children engaged with both parents, custodial or not, experience better outcomes in life than children who are only engaged with one parent. This resource, focusing on father involvement, includes an overview of the topic and suggestions for how organizations can take two-generation action to help fathers and families.
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2013-12-31T19:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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City/County
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http://ascend.aspeninstitute.org/pages/fathers-are-critical-to-families-climb-u…
Publication Date
2014-01-01

Feasibility Study for Demonstration of Supported Education to Promote Educational Attainment and Employment Among Individuals with Serious Mental Illness: Final Report

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Supported Education (SEd) presents a promising approach to address the educational goals of individuals with serious mental illness. This report details findings from an exploratory project of the Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy, within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE). The project sought answers to various questions about SEd programs in order to assess the feasibility of conducting a larger scale demonstration of SEd. The final report describes project results and identifies future needs and opportunities.
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2015-08-31T20:00:00
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https://aspe.hhs.gov/report/feasibility-study-demonstration-supported-education…
Publication Date
2015-09-01

Executive Functioning Training Module

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This 2012 training module from the Washington State Department of Early Learning provides an overview of executive functioning skills, what they are, how they affect children and provides tips to child care workers.

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2012-01-31T19:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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SFS Sites
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City/County
URL
http://deltraining.com/courses/Executive_Function/content-frame.htm
Publication Date
2012-02-01