TANF [Temporary Assistance for Needy Families] - High Performance Bonus - Final Rule Part II [binder] [4]

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From: Matthew D. McKearn on 07/18/2000 12:26:08 PM Record Type: Record To: Margy Waller/OPD/EOP@EOP CC: See the distribution list at the bottom of this message Subject: Re: census/ACS It looks like ACS data would be far superior to CPS for child care, however, results won't be available for several years. Nationwide implementation of the ACS survey begins in 2003, with State level results scheduled for release in mid-2004. (Census materials prominently note that this schedule is contingent on Congressional appropriations). Even with the delayed timeframe, it would be a big plus to have HHS signal their intention to move to ACS data in the future. It helps mitigate concerns about the shortcomings of existing data sources, because they can be characterized as interim/transition measures. More importantly, it provides a means for sub-State analysis and gives all communities with populations in excess of 65,000 the ability to assess their child care services on an annual basis, a practice that I think we would want to encourage. Given the timetable for the release of data, howeve Zoe thinks that we may need to re-evaluate how we plan to use it for the food stamp measure. Message Copied To: Zoe M. Neuberger/OMB/EOP@EOP ann o'leary/opd/eop@eop Andrea Kane/OPD/EOP@EOP Lauren Wittenberg/OMB/EOP@EOP Jack A. Smalligan/OMB/EOP@EOP