| Title |
WorkFirst Process Study - Phase I |
| Abstract |
This process study represents the first phase of the legislatively mandated evaluation of Washington's welfare reform program WorkFirst. The study documents how this major welfare reform is being implemented throughout the state and illuminates differences in planning and operations, as well as strengths and concerns during the first year of program implementation. The report contains seven recommendations for improving program administration and client services.
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| Author(s) |
Ron Perry, Project Supervisor
Kathy Gookin
Kendra Dahlen
Jess Grant
Valerie Whitener
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| Print Availability |
Request from the
JLARC Publications Officer
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| Keywords |
welfare, employment outcomes, employment, jobs, clients, job search, workshops, assistance, welfare reform, Washington's welfare reform, WorkFirst, work first, department of social and health services, DSHS, employment security, ESD, department of community, trade, and economic development, CTED, state board for community and technical colleges, SBCTC, assisting client, stay employed, welfare caseload, collocation, WorkFirst agency, WorkFirst agencies, agency collocation, client outcome, caseload staffing model, performance based, performance-based, contracting, job opportunity basic skills, JOBS, job search, job search workshop, caseload management, post-employment, post employment, service, |