The Jacob France Institute has extensive experience in evaluating and supporting human service programs, particularly those focused on social services and workforce development.
The Institute examines the effectiveness of programs such as welfare-to-work initiatives, disability services, and unemployment insurance benefits. By analyzing pre- and post-treatment employment and earnings outcomes, JFI provides actionable insights into how these programs impact individuals and communities.
Additionally, JFI conducts workforce outcome evaluations for various social service programs, helping state and local governments identify key programmatic needs and improve performance metrics. The Institute’s expertise in administrative data research and policy planning ensures that human service programs are aligned with the needs of the populations they serve.
JFI also plays a critical role in federal reporting for human service programs, assisting clients in identifying, quantifying, and reporting outcomes required for compliance with federal regulations. This includes evaluations under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). By leveraging its Maryland Wage Record Archive, which contains over 30 years of data, JFI provides robust evidence to support program evaluation and planning.