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Longer-term follow-up may produce more encouraging findings for men and for the low-and medium-fi... more Longer-term follow-up may produce more encouraging findings for men and for the low-and medium-fidelity sites. The strong economy during the follow-up period for this report allowed youth with low skills to find jobs, possibly lessening the impact of the CET program. The longer follow-up period now under way extends into the recent economic slowdown and provides an opportunity to see whether the enhanced skills produced by CET have positioned the program group members to better withstand a weaker job market.-v-Contents Overview iii List of Tables and Figures vii Preface xi Acknowledgments xiii Executive Summary ES-1 This report reflects the input and support of many people. We first want to thank the U.S. Department of Labor for recognizing the importance of continuing to fund research on "what works" for disadvantaged youth. We also thank staff at the Center for Employment Training headquarters in San Jose and at each of the participating CET sites around the country. At the Department of Labor, Dan Ryan and David Lah have provided continuing support for the evaluation as well as helpful comments on an earlier draft of this report. Thomas NaSell was also active in this effort, prior to his retirement. At MDRC, we thank Rob Ivry for helpful comments on an earlier draft. Also at MDRC, Vanessa Martin processed and analyzed data from the 30-month survey and coordinated the production of the report. At Berkeley Policy Associates, Kalpna Mistry provided valuable research assistance with the reporting of the findings. Robert Weber edited the document, and Stephanie Cowell prepared it for publication.

program that operates under the aegis of the Office of the President to apply the extensive resea... more program that operates under the aegis of the Office of the President to apply the extensive research expertise of the UC system to the analysis, development, and implementation of state policy as well as federal policy on issues of statewide importance. CPRC provides technical assistance to policymakers, commissions policyrelevant research, and disseminates research findings and recommendations through publications and special briefings. This report is part of an ongoing study commissioned by the Welfare Policy Research Project (WPRP), a nonpartisan, legislatively mandated program. At the commencement of this study, WPRP was administered by the California Policy Research Center. The views and recommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the sponsors and funders or the Regents of the University of California. Forthcoming Reports from WPRP Study This report is the first in a series aimed at fully understanding the effects of the 60month CalWORKs time limit. It describes the state's and counties' early efforts to implement CalWORKs timelimit policies. Our second report will analyze the responses to the first wave survey of CalWORKs recipients who are nearing the 60month time limit. In this next report, we will describe the characteristics of those recipients nearing the time limit and address two key questions: To what extent do these respondents understand the relevant CalWORKs timelimit policies, and how, if at all, are they preparing for time limit grant reductions? Additional reports in 2006 and 2007 will address the following: • How state and county timelimit policies and procedures may have changed since initial implementation. • The demographic characteristics of those who time out, how these characteristics may have changed over time, and how those who time out differ from those who exit CalWORKs in other ways. • How households subject to the time limit are faring. At the conclusion of the study, WPRP will issue a final policy brief that summarizes the key findings from the previous papers.

Welfare Policy Research Project, Feb 1, 2006