Pathways to Work Evidence Clearinghouse Case Studies

The purpose of each case study is to highlight an innovative but untested intervention that a state, county, community-based organization, or other entity is undertaking that aims to improve employment outcomes for TANF participants and other individuals with low incomes, especially public assistance recipients. The case studies are intended to help practitioners learn from the experiences of other organizations or agencies implementing innovative employment interventions.

The Pathways Clearinghouse follows a consistent process to develop each case study which is described in further detail in the Protocol for Pathways Clearinghouse case studies. Generally, the Pathways Clearinghouse collects information on the intervention from publicly available sources and from additional sources available to OPRE, such as materials from the State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Case Studies project. The Pathways Clearinghouse organizes this information using a case study template, which was developed with input from experts in workforce policies or programs for people with low incomes.

The Pathways Clearinghouse reaches out to the organizations or agencies implementing the intervention when more information is needed to complete the template.[i] The draft case studies are reviewed by Pathways Clearinghouse team members and OPRE staff. Before finalizing the case studies, the Pathways Clearinghouse shares the draft with the implementing organizations or agencies so that they can review it for accuracy and completeness.

Elkin, Sam, and Katie Eddins (2021). Protocol for Pathways Clearinghouse case studies, OPRE Report #2023-079, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Elkin, Sam (2022). Arapahoe/Douglas Works!’ Virtual work readiness program, OPRE Report #2023-087, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Perales, Lorraine (2022). Clark County Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program’s Life in Transition Remote Support Group for youth at OhioMeansJobs, OPRE Report #2023-086, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Griffith, Tim (2022). Climb Wyoming, OPRE Report #2023-088, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Gebrekristos, Semhar, and Erin Bumgarner (2023). Community Action Organization of Scioto County’s Employment and Workforce Development Interventions, OPRE Report #2023-093, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Patnaik, Ashweeta (2023). Economic Mobility Pathways’ Mobility Mentoring®, OPRE Report #2023-115, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Jayanthi, Akansha (2021). Employer Resource Networks, OPRE Report #2023-080, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Chesnut, Kelsey, and Grady Deacon (2023). Family Futures Downeast, OPRE Report #2023-090, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Rau, Lisa, and Olivia Mirek (2023). FareStart’s Barista and Customer Service Program, OPRE Report #2023-094, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Webster, Riley (2021). Greyston Bakery’s Open Hiring Model, OPRE Report #2023-081, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Jen, Jeffery, and Kimberly Foley (2023). HIAS’ Women’s Empowerment Pilot Project, OPRE Report #2023-144, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Deacon, Grady, and Erin Welch (2023). Hopeworks, OPRE Report #2023-095, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Jayanthi, Akanksha (2022). Kaka`ako Family Assessment Center, OPRE Report #2023-085, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Farrell, Mary (2023). Kentucky Targeted Assessment Program, OPRE Report #2023-091, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Perales, Lorraine, Sam Elkin, and Marisa Putnam (2022). Michigan Works! Southwest’s remote coaching for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients, OPRE Report #2023-084, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Putnam, Marisa (2021). New Moms’ job training intervention, OPRE Report #2023-082, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Webster, Riley (2023). New York City Human Resources Administration’s Business Link, OPRE Report #2023-092, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Chesnut, Kelsey (2022). Rhode Island Works, OPRE Report #2023-089, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Elkin, Sam (2023). Santa Cruz County Human Services Department’s Remote Motivational Orientation for CalWORKs employment services, OPRE Report #2023-096, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Gaffney, Angela (2021). Solutions for Change, OPRE Report #2023-083, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Perales, Lorraine (2023). West Philadelphia Skills Initiative Customized Job Development Intervention, OPRE Report #2023-116, Washington, DC: Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.