Rural Welfare-to-Work Strategies Demonstration Evaluation: A Summary of the Evaluation Design and Demonstration Programs

Details innovative programs in Illinois, Nebraska, and Tennessee participating in a rigorous five-year study of rural welfare-to-work strategies. Also discusses the evaluation design. The project, which will assess the effectiveness of three diverse program approaches in promoting the employability and self-sufficiency in low-income people in rural areas, includes three interconnected studies: (1) impact, (2) cost-benefit, and (3) in-depth process and implementation.