Hennepin County, Minnesota, implemented an online application system for child care assistance, resulting in increased applications, faster benefit distribution, and reduced administrative burdens.
This memo provides guidance on conducting usability testing under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), clarifying when PRA approval is required, and offering strategies for quickly implementing improvements based on usability feedback for federal forms and websites.
This factsheet outlines the Administration for Children and Families’ (ACF) 2024 initiatives to promote health equity across its programs by embedding equity into funding, service delivery, and community engagement.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
This brief outlines research recommendations to better understand and improve income support and employment services for low-income and at-risk LGBT populations.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
This internal glossary defines key terms and concepts related to automating enrollment proofs for public benefits programs to support shared understanding among product and policy teams.
The Service and Digital Toolkit is a bilingual, practical resource developed by the Canadian Digital Service to help government teams design and deliver user-centered, accessible, and agile digital services aligned with federal policies and standards.
This explores how tax credit systems can be redesigned to better meet the needs of families, especially those facing systemic barriers to filing and receiving benefits.
A policy directive that establishes standards and guidance for federal executive agencies to manage, secure, and deliver public websites and digital services that are user-centered, accessible, and data-driven.
This research used observational research with unemployment insurance (UI) claimants to identify pain points in the application process and inform customer experience improvements.