Employment

Employment

Intensive Case Management (ICM) for Women with Substance Dependence Receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) had the largest effects on long-term employment (an average of 0 percentage points). The ICM intervention provided case management services and participation incentives to women who were experiencing substance dependence. The intervention intended to support participation in substance use disorder treatment and ultimately improve employment outcomes.

These are the five interventions with the largest effects. See Exhibit 1 for all interventions.

Substance Abuse Case Management Program

Intervention (standard name)
Substance Abuse Case Management

As part of the program, clinically oriented staff, such as psychologists or social workers, conducted a two- to three-hour-long substance use assessment to determine the appropriate type of substance use disorder treatment and whether the client was ready to participate in employment-related services. The evaluator assigned a case manager to the client and referred clients to appropriate substance use disorder treatment and other services that addressed clients’ barriers to employment. 

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