James, Ann MyattNicoli, Lisa Thiebaud2024-05-212024-05-212016-12-01http://hdl.handle.net/10713/22319This brief profiles former TCA clients who achieved economic stability, which we define as stable employment for five years with earnings that either grew over time, consistently exceeded the federal poverty threshold, or remained above the federal poverty threshold for the last two of the five years. Only about 15% of clients in the sample were economically stable. Those who realized economic stability were more likely to live in suburban counties, more educated, and more likely to have worked (and to have higher earnings) before receiving assistance. They were also more likely to work in health care, government, and education immediately after exit.educationemployment outcomesindustriesleaversreturnsEmployment & EconomySafety Net