California's Express Enrollment Program

Evaluates a pilot project that was implemented in ten school districts to test the effectiveness of a program that provides public health coverage to uninsured children by enrolling them through school lunch programs

Using Web Technology for Public Program Enrollment: Assessing One-e-App in Three California Counties

Examines the benefits of an application that automates the enrollment process in California's public health and other programs and the experiences of counties in adopting it. Presents lessons learned and challenges, including the complexity of databases

HIP to COLLEGE 2012-2015: Creating Strong Funding and Nonprofit Networks for Latino Student Success

For the past three-and-a-half years, through the HIP to College initiative, Hispanicsin Philanthropy has worked diligently to strengthen the academic success of Latino students and the long-term community advancement that results from their earning postsecondary degrees. With the support of generous partners, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the HIP to College initiative in North Carolina and Colorado worked to develop networks that support Latino students through high school and into college. Improving outcomes for Latino students is the priority of the HIP Education Focused Initiative. The success of this initiative has been remarkable. HIP is optimistic about the future of this work and its role in cultivating an educational landscape and partnerships in the United States that help Latino students thrive

The Promise of the Affordable Care Act, the Practical Realities of Implementation: Maintaining Health Coverage During Life Transitions

Recommends policy options for outreach, education, and automatic application to ensure that all Americans can maintain coverage in the event of unemployment, divorce, early retirement, or other life transitions through health insurance exchanges

The Minnesota Supportive Housing and Managed Care Pilot: Evaluation Summary

Summarizes an evaluation of a pilot program to end homelessness for those with complex needs by providing housing and intensive supports. Examines outcomes including housing stability, mental health, and alcohol and/or drug use, as well as service costs

Building an On-Ramp to Children's Health Coverage: A Report on California's Express Lane Eligibility Program

Documents the successes and current policy and procedural barriers to enrolling eligible but uninsured children through California's Express Lane Eligibility initiative, which has been piloted in 72 schools in five school districts across California

Hard-to-Employ Parents: A Review of Their Characteristics and the Programs Designed to Serve Their Needs

Many low-income parents with personal challenges that make work difficult (sometimes called the "hard to employ") seek help from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, but many do not. The most effective TANF programs offer cash assistance along with services that alleviate barriers and help clients find jobs. Other federal-state programs offer help by providing either generic employment services or specialized services that address particular challenges. Hard-to-employ parents probably fare best when they enroll in TANF and receive a holistic set of supports. A redesigned system should marshal all program resources to provide an integrated system that addresses barriers and supports work simultaneously

The Youth Transitions Study: Final Report

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