The 48,000 families participating in the National Survey of America's Families include representative samples from the 13 states mentioned above, along with others taken from the nation as a whole. Repetitions of both the state case studies and the household survey are planned for 1999. Assessing the New Federalism includes an extensive dissemination program to bring the research findings to policymakers, service providers, and advocates at the state, federal, and local level. The project's research findings and analytical products will be available on the Urban Institute's Web site, as well in press releases, reports, and newsletters. Also, a series of policy briefs conveys complex information to policymakers.
Occasional papers discuss topics in greater detail.