View definitions of terms used throughout the Pathways Clearinghouse.

D

Decrease short-term public benefit receipt

Reduction in the percentage of people receiving public benefits (such as TANF, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and so on) or the value of their benefits during a period 18 months or fewer after the participant first received intervention services.

I

Increase short-term earnings

An increase in the amount earned through paid employment during a period 18 months or fewer after the participant first received intervention services.

Increase short-term employment

An increase in the rate of employment during a period 18 months or fewer after the participant first received intervention services.

S

Short-term

For this review, a period lasting 18 months or fewer after participants are first offered services.