Evaluation of Employment Coaching for TANF Populations

This report evaluates an employment coaching program aimed at parents of young children, specifically the LIFT program, which is designed to assist individuals in setting and achieving employment-related goals. The report presents findings from a study conducted by Mathematica and its partners, focusing on the impacts of the LIFT program after a nine-month period. The study involved a comparison between participants who received coaching and those in a control group. Results indicated that LIFT did not significantly improve participants' goal-setting and attainment skills, self-reported earnings, or reduce economic hardship. Participants reported similar levels of economic hardship and earnings compared to the control group, suggesting limited short-term effects of the coaching program. The report also outlines the structure of the LIFT program, which includes voluntary participation and coaching sessions aimed at fostering financial security and career advancement. Future analyses are planned to assess the long-term impacts of the program.