Browsing by Author "Kaplan, April"

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    Asset-Building Tools and Practices
    (Sagamore Institute for Policy Research, 2007-03-26) Kaplan, April
    To help families build up their assets, several asset-building tools and practices have been developed. Under a grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Sagamore Institute has developed this web page to highlight some of these tools. The page has links to asset-building tools, practices, and organizations that will help practitioners, policymakers, and program developers understand how to expand asset-building opportunities for low-income families. The Sagamore Institute has not developed any of these items but rather has gathered these tools and publications in one location to aid in accessibility and to provide organizations opportunities to learn from one another.
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    Baltimore Employer Partnerships
    (Sagamore Institute for Policy Research, 2006-12-27) Kaplan, April; Millspaugh, Mark
    This SIPR Policy Paper examines efforts in Baltimore to develop the sort of work-support programs that assist individuals in moving from welfare to independence. It is the second in a series of essays in support of SIPR’s project on the Benefits Access Learning Cluster, an effort funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and managed by Senior Fellow April Kaplan.
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    Corporate Support for Employee Health Insurance for Franchises and Company-owned National Chains
    (Sagamore Institute for Policy Research, 2007-12-14) Kaplan, April
    This Sagamore Policy Paper is the seventh in a series of essays in support of Sagamore’s project on the Benefits Access Learning Cluster, an effort funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. This particular report explores a policy option, currently under consideration, that would strengthen employer-based health insurance. In addition, it attempts to put into perspective the importance of employer- based health insurance and the positive role that businesses can play.
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    Effective Strategies for Utilizing the Internet and Other Technologies
    (Sagamore Institute for Policy Research, 2006-11-30) Kaplan, April; Hoover, Mark; Seaman, Paul
    This SIPR Policy Paper examines how innovative technologies are being employed to assist low-wage workers and employers in developing “work supports” to serve as a bridge for individuals in moving from public assistance to independence. It is the first in a series of essays in support of SIPR’s project on the Benefits Access Learning Cluster, an effort funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and managed by Senior Fellow April Kaplan.
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    Employee Assistance and Related Programs: Strategies for Helping Low-Wage Workers
    (Sagamore Institute for Policy Research, 2007-07-16) Kaplan, April; Saeman, Paul; Hoover, Mark
    This Sagamore Policy Paper is the sixth in a series of essays in support of Sagamore’s project on the Benefits Access Learning Cluster, an effort funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and managed by Senior Fellow April Kaplan. The project aims to identify effective employer-based models for raising awareness of and participation in work support programs and to develop and disseminate knowledge about best practices to employers, benefit-program administrators, human-service agencies, and other important stakeholders.
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    The Impact of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 on Low Wage Jobs
    (Sagamore Institute for Policy Research, 2007-01-08) Storrs, Mack A.; Kaplan, April
    This SIPR Policy Paper examines the ongoing process of welfare reform, especially how recent legislative changes are encouraging innovations at the state level. It is the third in a series of essays in support of SIPR’s project on the Benefits Access Learning Cluster, an effort funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and managed by Senior Fellow April Kaplan to identify effective employer-based models for raising awareness of and participation in work support programs and to develop and disseminate knowledge about best practices to employers, benefit-program administrators, human-service agencies, and other important stakeholders.
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    Revenue-Resource Enhancement Guide for Nonprofit Employment and Training Agencies: A Business Model
    (Sagamore Institute for Policy Research, 2007-05-02) Kaplan, April; Hoover, Mark; Seaman, Paul
    This Sagamore Policy Paper is the fifth in a series of essays in support of Sagamore’s project on the Benefits Access Learning Cluster, an effort funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and managed by Senior Fellow April Kaplan. The project aims to identify effective employer-based models for raising awareness of and participation in work-support programs and to develop and disseminate knowledge about best practices to employers, benefit-program administrators, human-service agencies, and other important stakeholders.
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    State Resource Guide
    (Sagamore Institute for Policy Research, 2007-05-28) Kaplan, April
    The report that follows includes examples of state and locally administered programs that are provided to low wage workers or those moving towards employment, as well as their families. Not all states have every program and some states may very well have additional programs not listed. This guide is based on Sagamore’s experience with states in looking at the various state programs that low wage workers may utilize.
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    Strategies to Increase Food Stamp Participation
    (Sagamore Institute for Policy Research, 2007-12-17) Kaplan, April
    This Sagamore Policy Paper is the eighth in a series of essays in support of Sagamore’s project on the Benefits Access Learning Cluster, an effort funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and managed by Senior Fellow April Kaplan. This particular paper examines the issue of food security and the use of food and nutrition programs.
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    Toolbox for Low-Wage Workers
    (Sagamore Institute for Policy Research, 2007-03-26) Kaplan, April
    Under a grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Sagamore Institute has developed this web page as a "toolbox" for organizations and officials that assist low-wage workers. The Sagamore Institute has not developed any of these items but rather has gathered these tools and publications in one location to aid in accessibility and to provide organizations opportunities to learn from one another.