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WFNJ Clients Under Welfare Reform: How Is an Early Group Faring Over Time?

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  • Robert G. Wood
  • Anu Rangarajan
  • John Deke

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Notes substantial economic progress for most clients over time, although the pace of progress has slowed considerably. The majority of welfare recipients find jobs, although many find it difficult to maintain sustained employment.

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  • Robert G. Wood & Anu Rangarajan & John Deke, "undated". "WFNJ Clients Under Welfare Reform: How Is an Early Group Faring Over Time?," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 32fc33e1160a4682b83019769, Mathematica Policy Research.
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    2. Robert G. Wood & Quinn Moore & Andrew Clarkwest & JoAnn Hsueh & Sheena McConnell, 2010. "Strengthening Unmarried Parents' Relationships: The Early Impacts of Building Strong Families, Technical Supplement," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 6262d6ea8f5b4c63a68edb872, Mathematica Policy Research.
    3. Robert G. Wood & Justin Wheeler, "undated". "An Examination of the First Ten Years Under TANF in Three States: The Experiences of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania," Mathematica Policy Research Reports e22fe0c9ead04abca246fe98d, Mathematica Policy Research.
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    5. Quinn Moore & Robert G. Wood & Andrew Clarkwest & Alexandra Killewald & Shannon Monahan, "undated". "The Long-Term Effects of Building Strong Families: A Relationship Skills Education Program (Technical Supplement)," Mathematica Policy Research Reports bb8635c74c6d4f73b84bb124a, Mathematica Policy Research.

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