Contracting for Performance in Welfare Reform
List of publications and electronic resources for welfare reform.
Lessons Learned from Contracting of Services Under
Interviews with individuals involved in contracting for welfare services in Michigan, Indiana, Florida and Wisconsin. They reflect the perspectives of state and local government officials as well as those of officials in non-profit, community-based organizations.
Managing the Contracting Process for Results in We
Study suggests issues for consideration, "lessons learned" and innovative practices that may help the contract management process to generate better program results. Published by Welfare Information Network.
Privatization of Public Social Services
Paper provides a general overview of the extent of privatization of public services in the areas of social services, welfare, and employment; rationales for privatizing service delivery, and evidence of effectiveness or problems. Prepared by the Urban Institute, October 1997.