Examination of State Diversion Programs and Activities under TANF: Program Components, Policies, and Activities

Program Components, Policies, and Activities Evaluated

Employment activities

  • Job readiness activities
  • Job search
  • Job placement

Social/Support services

  • Transitional child care
  • Transitional health benefits
  • Transportation
  • Social/Support Services - misc.

Eligibility

  • Eligibility - misc.

Administration/Implementation

  • Development of new welfare policies

Diversionary activities

  • Diversionary activities - misc.
Variation in program components across sites? Yes
Notes on program components Employment activities: States may offer a one-time job placement to divert welfare applicants from receiving benefits.

Program operations/implementation: Operations and implementation of state diversion programs are studied.

Social/Support services: The effects of state diversion programs and activities on safety net providers is studied.