House Speaker Paul Ryan released a new “anti-poverty” plan last week that would only make it tougher for poor and working families to get by. As expected, the plan cuts from public programs that help low- and [...]

Texas has a reputation as a “business-friendly” state, but when it comes to contracting, is the Lone Star State too friendly with its private-sector vendors? That’s the question now before the state legislators in [...]

This report outlines a number of steps Texas can take to improve child safety in foster care. [...]

This paper provides background information and a framework to help respond to the question of whether a SIB would be a good way to expand funding for a particular intervention or population in a given state or community.

This report summarizes recent efforts in states to modernize and privatize their eligibility determination for public benefits.

This study looks at the influence of contractors on decision makers for four cases in which Texas privatized human services.

This report examines the problems that would arise from privatizing Texas' child protective services.

This report evaluates Texas' new system for enrolling vulnerable residents in public benefits. [...]

This article discusses the risks of using private contractors to deliver child welfare services.

This paper considers the inherent limits on states’ ability to reap the benefits of competition when contracting out food stamp program management. [...]

This report reviews Florida's five pilot programs - four of which failed - to privatize child welfare services.

This article provides an overview of the state's mental health system, including the negative effects of privatization. [...]