It will eliminate waste and create a streamlined, cost-effective program for families and taxpayers.

"Reallocation of resources to more cost-effective programs could save an additional 60,000 lives per year at no increased cost to taxpayers," the study found.

The most cost-effective welfare-to-work programs try to place participants quickly into real jobs.

DERA is widely considered one of the most cost-effective federal programs in the nation.

The 125 representatives of 50 local corporations, nonprofit organizations and municipalities heard how small businesses can develop cost-effective programs.

Furthermore, cost-effective programs are more likely to be funded and approved by policy makers.

Adult care facilities and the state's assisted living program are existing models, but inadequate financing results in low use of these cost-effective programs.

They concluded that "a cost-effective and scientifically productive program would require early technology development."

What we lack is leadership from the state to make a long-term commitment that will replace institutions with a cost-effective program that works.

Those were eventually dropped in favor of more cost-effective conventional programs.