Benefits and costs of supported employment: an analysis of the Illinois Supported Employment Project.
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.
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University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign 61820.
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McCaughrin
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D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004651:Employment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007087:Illinois; D008297:Male; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000191:economics*