Hard-to-employ parents: a review of their characteristics and the programs designed to serve their needs

Many low-income parents with personal challenges that make work difficult (sometimes called the ‘hard to employ’) seek help from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, but many do not. The most effective TANF programs offer cash assistance along with services that alleviate barriers and help clients find jobs. Other federal-state programs offer help by providing either generic employment services or specialized services that address particular challenges. Hard-to-employ parents probably fare best when they enroll in TANF and receive a holistic set of supports. A redesigned ... Show more

Authors: Zedlewski, Sheila R.; Holcomb, Pamela; Loprest, Pamela

Corporate authors: Urban Institute (U.S.)

Published: Washington, District of Columbia, Urban Institute, 2007

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Physical description: v, 33 p.

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Subjects: EmploymentFinanceGovernanceCulture and societyPolicyDisadvantaged

Keywords: PovertyGovernmentGovernment roleFamilySocial policyLow income group

Geographic subjects: North AmericaUnited States

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