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Appendix E

Supplementary Tables for Chapter 3

The Employment Retention and Advancement Project
Appendix Table E.1
Year 1, Impacts on Receipt of Program Services, Child Care, and Other Supportive Service Payments
Riverside PASS
Outcome PASS Group Control Group Difference (Impact) P-Value
Ever received program servicesa (%) Quarter of random assignment 32.3 5.4 27.0 *** 0.00
Q2 19.5 3.4 16.1 *** 0.00
Q3 12.0 2.3 9.7 *** 0.00
Q4 7.5 1.5 6.0 *** 0.00
Q5 2.1 1.0 1.0 ** 0.04
Ever received child careb (%) Quarter of random assignment 31.5 31.2 0.4 0.83
Q2 21.6 20.7 0.9 0.57
Q3 14.7 13.2 1.5 0.26
Q4 11.7 10.3 1.4 0.26
Q5 9.3 8.5 0.7 0.51
Child careb ($) Quarter of random assignment 492 487 5 0.90
Q2 434 459 -25 0.58
Q3 296 263 33 0.37
Q4 209 197 12 0.69
Q5 169 166 3 0.91
Ever received other supportive servicesa (%) Quarter of random assignment 5.5 3.7 1.9 ** 0.03
Q2 4.6 3.6 1.0 0.21
Q3 3.7 2.5 1.3 * 0.08
Q4 3.3 1.5 1.9 *** 0.00
Q5 1.2 0.9 0.4 0.37
Other supportive servicesa ($) Quarter of random assignment 4 3 1 0.23
Q2 5 3 3 0.18
Q3 4 2 2 * 0.07
Q4 3 1 2 ** 0.01
Q5 1 0 1 0.11
Sample size (total = 2,770) 1,627 1,143    
SOURCES: MDRC calculations from Riverside DPSS P3 automated program tracking system and child care payment records.
NOTES: See Appendix C.
aMeasures calculated from Riverside DPSS P3 automated program tracking system records.
bMeasures calculated from DPSS child care payment records.

 

The Employment Retention and Advancement Project
Appendix Table E.2
Impacts on Receipt of Services, Child Care, and Other Supportive Service Payments, by Provider (26-Month Follow-Up)
Riverside PASS
Outcomea PASS Group Control Group Difference (Impact) P-Value
Center for Employment Training Ever received services (%) 48.6 9.1 39.5 *** 0.00
Ever received child care assistance (%) 38.2 35.5 2.7 0.54
Ever received other supportive service payments (%) 8.0 6.7 1.3 0.62
Total child care ($) 1,606 1,595 11 0.97
Total other supportive services ($) 8 11 -3 0.68
Sample size (total = 671) 539 132    
Volunteer Center Ever received services (%) 60.2 9.8 50.4 *** 0.00
Ever received child care assistance (%) 41.4 35.8 5.6 0.11
Ever received other supportive service payments (%) 15.9 6.6 9.3 *** 0.00
Total child care ($) 1,882 1,824 58 0.85
Total other supportive services ($) 12 11 1 0.76
Sample size (total = 640) 322 318    
Valley Restart Ever received services (%) 39.1 8.8 30.3 *** 0.00
Ever received child care assistance (%) 41.9 38.4 3.5 0.28
Ever received other supportive service payments (%) 12.2 8.8 3.4 0.13
Total child care ($) 2,011 1,656 355 0.25
Total other supportive services ($) 11 13 -2 0.52
Sample size (total = 757) 385 372    
Riverside Community College Ever received services (%) 44.2 5.3 38.9 *** 0.00
Ever received child care assistance (%) 42.4 42.4 0.0 0.99
Ever received other supportive service payments (%) 19.8 4.0 15.8 *** 0.00
Total child care ($) 1,570 1,656 -86 0.19
Total other supportive services ($) 43 7 36 *** 0.00
Sample size (total = 590) 295 295    
DPSS Rancho Mirage Ever received services (%) 31.6 13.2 18.3 0.11
Ever received child care assistance (%) 37.1 35.5 1.6 0.89
Ever received other supportive service payments (%) 11.5 9.3 2.2 0.78
Total child care ($) 2,745 2,439 306 0.80
Total other supportive services ($) 22 0 22 0.31
Sample size (total = 109) 85 24    
SOURCES: MDRC calculations from Riverside DPSS P3 automated program tracking system and child care payment records.
NOTES: See Appendix C.
aAll program services and supportive service outcomes are derived from MDRC calculations from DPSS P3 automated program tracking system records. All child care outcomes are derived from DPSS child care payment records.

 

The Employment Retention and Advancement Project
Appendix Table E.3
Service Receipt for Single Parents Living in the Area Served by the Center for Employment Training
Riverside PASS
Outcome (%) PASS Group Control Group Difference (Impact) P-Value
Ever received any services 48.6 9.1 39.5 *** 0.00
Ever received: Case management, counseling 47.5 2.1 45.4 *** 0.00
Job search/employment referrals 1.8 0.1 1.7 0.16
Education and training (referral and support) 1.7 0.7 0.9 0.44
Life skills training 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.95
Transportation-related supporta 1.9 5.2 -3.3 ** 0.04
Adult and child care supporta 0.7 0.1 0.6 0.45
Other financial supporta 0.7 1.6 -0.8 0.36
Crisis intervention 0.0 0.0 0.0 *** 0.00
Other 0.5 3.1 -2.5 ** 0.01
Sample size (total = 671) 539 132    
SOURCE: MDRC calculations from Riverside DPSS P3 automated program tracking system records.
NOTES: See Appendix C.
In rare cases, negative values among the control group were changed to zero. This occurs because the impact analysis uses ordinary least squares regression, which can result in estimates slightly below zero, even when this is impossible.
aThis is assistance provided by PASS service provider staff to address these client needs.

The Employment Retention and Advancement Project
Appendix Table E.4
Service Receipt for Single Parents Living in the Area Served by the Volunteer Center
Riverside PASS
Outcome (%) PASS Group Control Group Difference (Impact) P-Value
Ever received any services 60.2 9.8 50.4 *** 0.00
Ever received by type of service Case management, counseling 21.6 1.5 20.1 *** 0.00
Job search/employment referrals 46.9 0.3 46.6 *** 0.00
Education and training (referral and support) 11.9 0.5 11.4 *** 0.00
Life skills training 2.5 0.0 2.4 *** 0.01
Transportation-related supporta 2.2 3.7 -1.5 0.26
Adult and child care supporta 2.4 1.6 0.8 0.49
Other financial supporta 12.4 1.2 11.2 *** 0.00
Crisis intervention 0.6 0.0 0.6 0.21
Other 0.6 2.5 -1.9 * 0.07
Sample size (total = 640) 322 318    
SOURCE: MDRC calculations from Riverside DPSS P3 automated program tracking system records.
NOTES: See Appendix C.
In rare cases, negative values among the control group were changed to zero. This occurs because the impact analysis uses ordinary least squares regression, which can result in estimates slightly below zero, even when this is impossible.
aThis is assistance provided by PASS service provider staff to address these client needs.

The Employment Retention and Advancement Project
Appendix Table E.5
Service Receipt for Single Parents Living in the Area Served by Valley Restart
Riverside PASS
Outcome (%) PASS Group Control Group Difference (Impact) P-Value
Ever received any services 39.1 8.8 30.3 *** 0.00

Ever received:

 Case management, counseling 29.0 0.0 29.0 *** 0.00
Job search/employment referrals 3.1 0.9 2.2 ** 0.03
Education and training (referral and support) 3.4 0.0 3.4 *** 0.00
Life skills training 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.30
Transportation-related supporta 4.7 7.3 -2.6 0.13
Adult and child care supporta 3.1 0.5 2.6 *** 0.01
Other financial supporta 3.6 0.8 2.8 ** 0.01
Crisis intervention 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00
Other 4.0 1.8 2.3 * 0.07
Sample size (total = 757) 385 372    
SOURCE: MDRC calculations from Riverside DPSS P3 automated program tracking system records.NOTES: See Appendix C.
In rare cases, negative values among the control group were changed to zero. This occurs because the impact analysis uses ordinary least squares regression, which can result in estimates slightly below zero, even when this is impossible.
aThis is assistance provided by PASS service provider staff to address these client needs.

The Employment Retention and Advancement Project
Appendix Table E.6
Service Receipt for Single Parents Living in the Area Served by Riverside Community College
Riverside PASS
Outcome (%) PASS Group Control Group Difference (Impact) P-Value
Ever received any services 44.2 5.3 38.9 *** 0.00
Ever received: Case management, counseling 29.9 0.6 29.3 *** 0.00
Job search/employment referrals 13.9 0.0 13.8 *** 0.00
Education and training (referral and support) 17.9 0.7 17.2 *** 0.00
Life skills training 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00
Transportation-related supporta 8.0 2.6 5.4 *** 0.00
Adult and child care supporta 1.7 2.0 -0.3 0.78
Other financial supporta 0.7 0.0 0.6 0.20
Crisis intervention 0.7 0.0 0.8 0.12
Other 1.0 2.4 -1.5 0.19
Sample size (total = 590) 295 295    
SOURCE: MDRC calculations from Riverside DPSS P3 automated program tracking system records.NOTES: See Appendix C.
In rare cases, negative values among the control group were changed to zero. This occurs because the impact analysis uses ordinary least squares regression, which can result in estimates slightly below zero, even when this is impossible.
aThis is assistance provided by PASS service provider staff to address these client needs.

 

The Employment Retention and Advancement Project
Appendix Table E.7
Service Receipt for Single Parents Living in the Area Served by DPSS Rancho Mirage
Riverside PASS
Outcome (%) PASS Group Control Group Difference (Impact) P-Value
Ever received any services 31.6 13.2 18.3 0.11
Ever received: Case management, counseling 22.9 0.0 22.9 *** 0.00
Job search/employment referrals 8.4 0.0 8.4 0.16
Education and training (referral and support) 2.7 0.0 2.7 0.28
Life skills training 0.6 1.9 -1.3 0.64
Transportation-related supporta 7.9 9.5 -1.6 0.83
Adult and child care supporta 8.0 0.9 7.1 0.27
Other financial supporta 2.5 0.0 2.5 0.32
Crisis intervention 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00
Other 3.9 2.7 1.2 0.82
Sample size (total = 109) 85 24    
SOURCE: MDRC calculations from Riverside DPSS P3 automated program tracking system records.NOTES: See Appendix C.
In rare cases, negative values among the control group were changed to zero. This occurs because the impact analysis uses ordinary least squares regression, which can result in estimates slightly below zero, even when this is impossible.
aThis is assistance provided by PASS service provider staff to address these client needs.

The Employment Retention and Advancement Project
Appendix Table E.8
Impacts on Participation in Job Search, Education, Training, and Other Activities
Riverside PASS
Outcome ERA Group Control Group Difference (Impact) P-Value
Ever participated in any activitya (%) 77.2 69.6 7.6 0.22
Participated in any employment-related activityb (%) 62.3 55.0 7.3 0.29
Participated in a job search activity (%)   62.4 53.1 9.3 0.19
Group job search/job club 35.6 32.1 3.5 0.60
Individual job search 47.9 45.8 2.1 0.77
Participated in any education/training activityc (%)   41.9 40.1 1.9 0.79
ABE/GED 11.7 12.5 -0.8 0.86
ESL 4.7 2.3 2.5 0.36
College courses 20.7 18.5 2.2 0.69
Vocational training 10.4 14.0 -3.6 0.43
Participated in unpaid work/subsidized employment (%) 2.7 6.5 -3.7 0.22
Ever participated in an employment or education activity while working (%) 42.5 34.6 7.9 0.25
Average number of weeks participating in: Job search activities 4.1 2.9 1.2 0.36
Education/training activities 9.3 9.8 -0.4 0.86
Unpaid work/subsidized employment 0.6 1.2 -0.6 0.40
Among those who participated in each type of activity, average number of weeks participating in: Job search activities 6.5 5.4 1.1 NA
Education/training activities 22.2 24.3 -2.1 NA
Unpaid work/subsidized employment 21.5 18.8 2.7 NA
Sample size (total = 224) 120 104    
SOURCE: MDRC calculations from responses to the ERA 12-Month Survey.
NOTES: See Appendix G.
a"Any activity" includes employment-related activities, education/training activities, life skills, and other types of activities.
bEmployment-related activities include job search activities, unpaid jobs, and on-the-job training.
cEducation/training activities include adult basic education (ABE), General Educational Development (GED) courses, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.


 

 

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