title: Benefits and costs of supported employment: an analysis of the Illinois Supported Employment Project.
abstract: This investigation presents a cost-benefit analysis completed for one of 27 states implementing supported employment as a result of federal funding. Based upon the benefits and costs detailed, society realized a $0.75 return for every $1.00 invested in supported employment in Illinois. Supported employees realized a 37% increase in their earnings over a comparable period. The results of this study are discussed and recommendations are made for similar analyses across states.
authors.affiliation: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign 61820.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Conley
authors.forename: F R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Rusch
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: McCaughrin
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tines
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004651:Employment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007087:Illinois; D008297:Male; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000191:economics*