Portfolio of Research in Welfare and Family Self-Sufficiency: Fiscal Year 2017

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This report from the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) describes major welfare and family self-sufficiency research that was sponsored by OPRE in Fiscal Year 2017. The five areas of research explored by OPRE projects are: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), employment and the labor market, education and training, behavioral science, and cross-cutting and other safety net research. The report provides project summaries and highlights key findings.
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2018-03-29T20:00:00
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Region
City/County
URL
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/portfolio-of-research-in-welfare-and-fami…
Publication Date
2018-03-30
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Research and Evaluation Conference on Self-Sufficiency (RECS)

Since 1998, the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) in the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has convened the Research and Evaluation Conference on Self-Sufficiency (RECS) to present the latest findings from evaluations of programs, policies, and services that support low-income and vulnerable families on the path to economic self-sufficiency. For nearly 20 years, the RECS been a leading forum for researchers, State and local administrators, practitioners, and Federal officials and policymakers to discuss cutting-edge research on family self-sufficiency and social welfare programs and policies. The next RECS, which will take place May 30-June 1, 2018, will provide an opportunity to gather in Washington D.C. and hear the latest findings from evaluations of social welfare programs and policies, discuss ways to incorporate findings into the design and implementation of programs, and develop strategies for future evaluations. The agenda for the three-day RECS includes six different session tracks (http://recsconference.net/2018agenda_detail.htm). The deadline for registration has been extended to May 17.
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Event
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Combined Date
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Partner Resources
Sponsor
Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation
Location
Washington, DC
Web Url
http://recsconference.net/
Topics/Subtopics
Employment
Education and Training
Family Strengthening
Supportive Services
Special Populations
TANF Program Administration
TANF Policy and Legislation
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Nudging Change in Human Services: Final Report of the Behavioral Interventions to Advance Self-Sufficiency (BIAS) Project

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This is the final report following the conclusion of the Behavioral Interventions to Advance Self-Sufficiency (BIAS) project sponsored by the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE); the goal of the report was to learn how tools from behavioral science could be used to deliver program services more effectively and, ultimately, improve the well-being of low-income children, adults, and families. The report outlines the findings from 15 human service agencies, all of which saw statistically significant changes in outcomes in at least one measured intervention. The domains covered within the 15 sites were child care, child support, and work supports.
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Combined Date
2017-04-30T20:00:00
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Region
City/County
URL
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/opre/mdrc_bias_final_report_2017_ac…
Publication Date
2017-05-01
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The Unprecedented Opioid Epidemic

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Prepared by the Police Executive Research Forum, this report looks at the opioid epidemic from the perspective of police, sheriffs, and health agencies and how these agencies can step up their response to the crisis. City law enforcement officials detail specific actions that police chiefs and sheriffs across the country can take. The report looks at the role of the police in getting addicted people into treatment; identifies how to teach communities about addiction risks; and looks at a New York City data-driven collaborative model that brings together multiple agencies to look at specific opioid crisis issues and determine resolution for those issues with the ultimate goal of reducing drug overdoses.
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Combined Date
2017-08-31T20:00:00
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Region
City/County
URL
http://www.policeforum.org/assets/opioids2017.pdf
Publication Date
2017-09-01
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Providing Financial Support for Children: Views and Experiences of Low-Income Fathers in the PACT Evaluation

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This brief is part of the Parents and Children Together (PACT) evaluation and summarizes the experiences of fathers interviewed during the first two rounds of in-depth interviews for the project. Themes from the interviews are explored, as well as how fathers provide for their children outside the formal child support system, and implications for further research are given.
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Combined Date
2017-01-31T19:00:00
Source
OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
URL
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/opre/resource/providing-financial-support-children-view…
Publication Date
2017-02-01
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Multi-Site Family Study on Incarceration, Parenting and Partnering

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This report from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation examines the earnings of justice-involved men over the course of their incarceration and release. The study analyzed state administrative and survey data to compose a picture of the men's earnings, their involvement in child support, and how it affected their children and partners.
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2017-01-01T19:00:00
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Region
City/County
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https://aspe.hhs.gov/system/files/pdf/257731/MFSIPChildSupport.pdf
Publication Date
2017-01-02
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ACF Family Room Blog: Rising to the Opioid Challenge

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This article, from the director of the Office of Family Assistance (OFA), discusses OFA’s response to the opioid crisis. OFA is targeting the hardest hit communities and focusing on the economic impact on low- income families. They are hosting workshops on community-based solutions, collaborating with other agencies, and meeting with workforce development partners to help alleviate the barriers to family self-sufficiency that can be caused by opiate use and addiction.
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2018-03-21T20:00:00
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Region
City/County
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https://www.acf.hhs.gov/blog/2018/03/rising-to-the-opioid-challenge#utm_source=…
Publication Date
2018-03-22
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Trauma-Informed Care and Why It Matters

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This web article from Psychology Today looks at how we are falling short in treating trauma victims and what we can do to fix it. The article addresses how coping mechanisms for post-trauma are poorly understood even by those in the best situation to provide assistance, and that it is important to understand that victims of trauma might not always react or behave as one might expect. It further suggests that many factors including public education, early identification, and effective trauma treatment are necessary to break the cycle of violence, and that we need to intensify and expand the availability of trauma-informed care. Various examples of trauma are illustrated, along with how victims react differently and often unexpectedly to trauma, and that just because someone might not show a lack of emotion, it does not mean they have not been abused. Without shattering the myths that limit the understanding of trauma victims, providers will not be able to deliver assistance effectively.
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Combined Date
2017-07-05T20:00:00
Source
OFA Initiatives
SFS Category
Region
City/County
URL
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/modern-day-slavery/201707/trauma-informed-…
Publication Date
2017-07-06
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Transformational Relationships for Youth Success

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This brief by the Center for the Study of Social Policy and supported by The Annie E. Casey Foundation is based on more than 80 interviews with organizations, their workers, and the youth that they support. The intent of the brief is to generate and share knowledge that is useful in dealing with youth that face serious challenges. Findings include that when youth face serious adversity, the relationship they establish with a worker is often incremental. The report looks at these “transitional relationships,” what workers actually do to forge successful relationships with the youth, and what their organizations do to create a culture for the workers to succeed. Interviewees for this report are between 16-25 years old and have faced serious challenges including child welfare involvement, substance abuse, and homelessness. Workers interviewed are leaders of organizations noted for their exemplary work and who have repeatedly formed bonds and relationships with such youth.
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Combined Date
2017-12-31T19:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
SFS Category
Region
City/County
URL
http://www.aecf.org/m/resourcedoc/cssp-transformationalrelationshipsforyouth-20…
Publication Date
2018-01-01
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OFA Webinar: Opioid Use Disorder, Treatment, and Barriers to Employment Among TANF Recipients

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The Office of Family Assistance hosted a webinar entitled “Opioid Use Disorder, Treatment, and Barriers to Employment Among TANF Recipients” on March 29, 2018. Opioid use disorder in the United States has skyrocketed since 2010, yet little contemporary research has been conducted on this surge’s effects on the TANF population. Existing research about the opioid crisis primarily focuses on its impact on the general population, while TANF-centered studies almost exclusively examine general substance use. Moreover, research shows opioid and substance use disorders pose significant barriers to employment for low-income individuals. Such an information gap makes it difficult to properly address TANF recipients’ needs for effective opioid use treatment. This interactive webinar explored how opioid use disorder affects TANF recipients and TANF-eligible individuals, as well as emerging strategies for assessing and treating these populations.
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2018-03-29T10:00:00
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Region
City/County
URL
ACF Channel YouTube Video of Opioid Webinar
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