Fighting Poverty One Family at a Time: Experimental Evidence from an Intervention with Holistic, Individualized, Wraparound Services

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Journal: American Economic Journal: Economic Policy
Year: 2025
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Pages: 311-61

Authors (4)

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1.005 = (α=2.01 / 4 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

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Abstract

Families in poverty face numerous barriers to establishing stable economic footing. This paper estimates experimental effects of a holistic, individualized wraparound service intervention for low-income individuals. The intervention includes a detailed assessment, an individualized service plan, intensive case management administered by a two-person team with small caseloads, and strategic financial assistance. The program improved employment and housing outcomes two years postenrollment. Given the customized nature of the services, overall program effects mask heterogeneity. Exploratory analysis suggests that the program helped employ participants who lacked employment but had stable housing and that those without stable housing were helped in securing it.

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RePEc Handle
repec:aea:aejpol:v:17:y:2025:i:1:p:311-61
Journal Field
General
Author Count
4
Added to Database
2026-01-29