Describes sources of information about Job Corps, expectations, and experiences with the program's outreach and admissions system; also provides information that may help interpret impact estimates and improve program operations.

This article describes the study design, data collection methods, 24-hour dietary recall protocol, and sample characteristics.

The implementation of more stringent sanctions as part of welfare reform has been accompanied by interest in how sanctions are used and their outcomes. This report analyzes how TANF sanctions have been implemented in Illinois, New Jersey, and South Carolina, based on six key tasks: informing...

This report presents the methods used to identify effective schools and teachers for a consortium of over 140 charter schools in 17 states and the District of Columbia during the second year of the project.

Many children spend the most active and important parts of their day in child care. This guide paints a picture of high-quality child care for preschoolers, describing daily routines, mealtimes, how the classroom is arranged, materials and equipment, and other features that go beyond the...

The Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency program (TTW) was designed to enhance the market for services that help SSI and SSDI beneficiaries successfully enter the workforce. This report looks at how well the TTW market functions and the extent to which the introduction of TTW changed enrollment...

This report contains information on the extent to which persons with disabilities rely on federal programs, based on the 1984 Survey of Income and Program Participation. Imforantion on multiple program participation is also presented. The different levels of functional disability drived in Task...