Source Sector(s)
Non-profit
Benefits Program
TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Level of Government
State/Provincial
Location
Format
Policy Brief
Government agencies at all levels collect administrative data in the course of their day-to-day operations. While such information has been used to determine effectiveness through program evaluations for many years, program administrators view it increasingly as a valuable resource that can also be used to improve program performance. For example, administrative data from employment and public benefits programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) can offer insights into families’ unmet needs and ways to improve services.