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Evidence-based Practice & Research and Program Evaluation

Session: Socioeconomic Determinant of Mental Health: Policy Evaluation and Equity-Informed Research

Guaranteed Income Program Evaluation; Evidence to Address Social Work Challenges

Guaranteed income (GI) programs aim to alleviate poverty and enhance financial stability. Evaluating a GI program in Sacramento, CA, we found that $500 monthly cash benefits for one year improved financial capability, confidence, and emergency preparedness. Findings inform future program planning and cash stipend optimization.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
  1. Evaluate the role of guaranteed income programs (GIP) in advancing economic justice within social work practice and policy – Participants will analyze the implications of GIP as an intervention to reduce poverty, improve financial stability, and promote social and economic well-being among marginalized populations.
  2. Apply research findings to enhance evidence-based social work education and community practice – Participants will explore how empirical data on food security, homelessness, and mental distress among GIP applicants can inform social work curriculum development and practice innovations.
  3. Assess methodological approaches for measuring the impact of social interventions on economic and health outcomes – Participants will examine survey design, quantitative data analysis, and multivariate assessment techniques to strengthen their ability to conduct rigorous evaluations of social programs.