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Barriers Identified Substance Abuse Number and Types of Questions Sixteen questions 'yes' or 'no' questions regarding consumption, problem recognition, experience with adverse consequences (including symptoms, preoccupation, loss of control), feelings of guilt, family history, and awareness of past or present problem. Target Population A

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Which barriers are most prevalent among remaining TANF cases? Despite the range of prevalence estimates offered in Question Two, there is actually little known - particularly at the local level - about the specific challenges faced by remaining TANF recipients. Further, what data are available is based on differing methodologies and definitions

The kind of training needed to screen and assess for barriers to employment depends on the types and methods of screening and assessment and the skills of existing staff. By its nature, a screening tool is generally sufficiently brief and self-explanatory that it requires little or no training to use.

Regardless of the chosen approach to screening and assessment, caseworkers and other staff can likely benefit from increased awareness about disabilities and unobserved barriers to work. Despite varying progress on establishing policies and procedures, every state we spoke to has considered the issue of training caseworkers or has implemented some

Several states screen welfare clients for mental health problems as part of a multi-barrier screening tool. Among the states reviewed, we found only two states or localities using separate, targeted tools to screen for mental health problems. Mental health experts we interviewed identified several standard tools that are used by trained, clinical

By far, the most commonly noted specialized tools used to identify substance abuse problems are the CAGE and the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI). These tools were most commonly mentioned by both TANF agencies screening for substance abuse problems as well as substance abuse experts. The CAGE's popularity is likely due to its eas

For the purposes of this report, screening and assessment fall within the broad category of approaches used to identify or uncover barriers to employment. Identification efforts may include the use of case management techniques to elicit disclosure of a barrier, the use of formal or informal screening and assessment tools (discussed in Questions F

Pervading the questions of how, when, and by whom screening and assessment should be conducted are questions relating to staff training and privacy and confidentiality. Although these are two important additional questions, these are merely some of the many questions TANF agencies and their partners must answer. What training issues are related

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In several sites, partner agencies not only assist with identification and service provisions, but they also fill an educational role. By sharing their expertise, consulting on specific cases, participating in staffings, and conducting more formal training, partner agency staff help educate TANF staff about recognizing and addressing unobserved ba

Many believe that clients may be more comfortable disclosing barriers to staff who do not control their benefits. Workers who are responsible for determining benefit levels or imposing sanctions understood that these responsibilities may make it more difficult to establish a trusting relationship. All staff interviewed acknowledged their respo

Seeking to apply marketing techniques to public goods, this project addressed how to develop a value proposition, define your audience’s attributes and desired outcomes, conduct audience research, and develop audience specific communication strategies. These steps also included in-depth interviews with participants and the development of audienc

The Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH), the focal point for women’s health research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), played a major role in achieving a culture change at NIH. This is the conclusion of a comprehensive evaluation of ORWH’s first ten years (FY 1991–2000). During this period there was an increased awareness

This study examined the characteristics of early care and education services in Alameda County, CA. All three sectors of the industry were included: licensed center-based care, licensed family child care homes, and license-exempt home based care. Data collection took place during a two–year period. Just as the study was launched, the county made

This document is a manual discussing asthma wellness in schools which outlines best practices and policies for an asthma wellness and education program in the context of a school health program. A healthy student is a student ready to learn. Asthma-friendly schools are those that make the effort to create safe and supportive learning environments

This study was designed to identify the factors, both policy and individual, that influence enrollment in the Medicare Savings Programs, as well as program impacts on beneficiaries. This study focused primarily on Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMBs) and Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries (SLMBs) who were not otherwise eligible for Med

This report uses the 1998 through 2000 rounds of the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) to measure progress toward achieving the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) education campaign goals following the national distribution of the Handbooks Medicare & You 2000 in 1999 and Medicare & You in 2001 in 2000. In addition t

The purpose of this survey was to collect data that will help CMS understand how Medicare beneficiaries are affected by Medicare health plan withdrawals and reductions in service areas. Understanding the difficulties some beneficiaries may have in response to changes in the health care system will help CMS meet its goal of providing all Medicare b

This evaluation assessed how well minority work-groups collaborate to deliver National Diabetes Education Program messages. Minority populations, including African Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, Hispanics/Latinos, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders, are disproportionately affected by diabetes. The National Diabetes Education Progr