Self-Employment as a Social and Economic Development Intervention for Recipients of AFDC

This paper reports findings from program evaluations of two demonstrations designed to (1) test self-employment as a social and economic development strategy for recipients of AFDC, and (2) identify policy barriers to improving the economic well-being of this population. The authors collected data t...

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Published in:Journal of community practice 1998-06, Vol.5 (1-2), p.41-61
Main Authors: Raheim, Salome, Alter, Catherine F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antipoverty Programs
Claimants
Development Strategies
Economic Development
Evaluation
Intervention
Poor families
Program Evaluation
Projects
Self Employment
Selfemployment
USA
Welfare benefits
Welfare Recipients
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Summary:This paper reports findings from program evaluations of two demonstrations designed to (1) test self-employment as a social and economic development strategy for recipients of AFDC, and (2) identify policy barriers to improving the economic well-being of this population. The authors collected data through interviews with program participants and program operators and used secondary data contained in operators' management information systems and state Department of Human Services electronic files. Program results showed that self-employment is a viable social and economic development strategy for self-selected welfare recipients who receive business training and assistance in locating operating capital. The paper discusses implications for social work practice, education, and research.
ISSN:1070-5422
1543-3706
DOI:10.1300/J125v05n01_04