Policymakers need reliable research evidence to make informed decisions about investing in social and education programs. MDRC has developed a series of two-page, evidence-based framing memos on 15 pressing social issues — from preschool to prisoner reentry, from disability insurance to after-school programs.
This guide contains practical advice on implementing a program model — known as the Jobs-Plus Community Initiative for Public Housing Families (Jobs-Plus) — aimed at helping public housing residents find and keep jobs.