Using Vouchers to Deliver Social Services:
Considerations Based on the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program Experiences

Contents

Executive Summary (in PDF format - 7 pages)

Chapters

1. Introduction
   1. Study Purpose and Key Research Questions
   2. Study Methodology
   3. Roadmap to Report
2. Current Use of Vouchers in the CCDF and TANF Programs
   1. Use of Vouchers in CCDF
   2. Use of Vouchers in TANF
3. Considerations Regarding the Use of Vouchers to Deliver Social Services
   1. Why Use Vouchers?
   2. What Services Can Be Provided Through Vouchers?
   3. What Policy and Service Environments Support Voucher use?
4. Key Elements of Voucher Program Implementation
   1. Setting the Amount of the Voucher
   2. Creating Standards for Service Delivery
   3. Providing Consumer Education
   4. Promoting Provider Participation
5. Summary and Implications of Key Findings
   Areas for Further Exploration

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Last updated:  11/20/07