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Starting Small with Human-Centered Redesign: Approachable Ideas for State and Local Public Benefits Agencies to Improve Applications, Renewals, and Correspondence

Starting Small with Human-Centered Redesign: Approachable Ideas for State and Local Public Benefits Agencies to Improve Applications, Renewals, and Correspondence
2021
Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University, Civilla
Author(s): 
Katie Sullivan, Sara Soka, Lena Selzer, Gabriela Dorantes
Starting Small with Human-Centered Redesign: Approachable Ideas for State and Local Public Benefits Agencies to Improve Applications, Renewals, and Correspondence
Source Sector(s)
Academic
Non-profit
Benefits Program
Medicaid/CHIP
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
WIC: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
Level of Government
State/Provincial
County
Location
United States
Format
Toolkit

This guide highlights approachable ideas for state and local public benefits agencies to improve applications, renewals, and correspondence. As outlined in this resource, even small improvements can be transformative for residents and caseworkers alike.