Abstract
An increasing number of people no longer enrolled in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) experience periods of "disconnection" after exiting the welfare program. The present research, based on data from a large longitudinal state welfare leaver study, explores the circumstances and characteristics of welfare leavers who receive no formal employment earnings but do not return to cash assistance for at least 1 year after exiting welfare. Using a variety of administrative program data and welfare caseworker notes, the size of the various subgroups within the disconnected population and their possible needs were examined. Cluster analysis revealed 6 important subgroups with differing needs and barriers. The findings focus on policy implications, particularly in relation to the Congressional reauthorization of TANF.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 397-404 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Families in Society |
Volume | 92 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2011 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)