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administrators of the public assistance programs, we must have two goals: to help recipients of public assistance become self-sufficient and to ensure that tax dollars funding assistance programs are used wisely. IV. Measuring Results Monitoring implementation progress and evaluating attainment of program goals is an integral component of Pennsylvania’s TANF program. The primary focus is to monitor the indicators and performance measures which are used to document clear, specific program outcomes. The detailing of a definitive set of performance indicators and measures continues to evolve as program planning decisions are made and modified. The ongoing program evaluation information system includes such performance indicators and measures as the following:  Number and percentage of active adult TANF individuals who are employed.  Number and percentage of mandatory TANF adults participating in an employment/training/education activity.  Number and percentage of mandatory TANF adults not participating in an employment/training/education activity.  Number of TANF adults with a sanction, exemption or good cause.  Number of TANF adults in educational activities.  Number of TANF adults in independent or contracted training activities.  Number of TANF adults in job search activities.  Number of TANF adults in transition to a work activity scheduled, but not yet started.  Number of TANF adults who are self-employed.  Number and percentage of job placements.  Job placement rate.  Cost per enrollment and outcome for TANF adults in an Employment & Training Program.  Number and percentage of TANF adults in Employment & Training programs retaining employment for six and 12 months relative to the total number of program participants who started employment six and 12 months prior.  Number of individuals obtaining jobs with benefits.  Number and percentage of TANF adults increasing hours of employment.  Number of TANF adults graduating from community college.  Number of students graduating from high school or obtaining a high school equivalency degree.  Number of TANF adults who receive child care subsidies that select high quality early care and education programs.