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The OFA PeerTA Archive captures historical information from the peerta.acf.hhs.gov website for reference and record-keeping purposes. The PeerTA site contains information posted within the past three years. You can search for any prior information below.

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On behalf of a representative from OFA's Region I-IV, PeerTA would like to learn how States balance the demands of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (i.e., number of enrollments) and other programs (TANF, SNAP, etc.)?

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On behalf of a representative from OFA's Region I-IV, PeerTA would like to know how States use federally-funded programs to meet family needs that they cannot address within an agency (e.g. specific co-enrollment type strategies)?

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On behalf of a representative from OFA's Region I-IV, PeerTA would like to hear from States that have successful subsidized job programs. Have States found ways to make subsidized jobs sound more appealing to employers?

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On behalf of a representative from OFA's Region I-IV, PeerTA would like to know how States that accept online applications for TANF handle the "explanation of rights and responsibilities and other program rules" piece with clients? In regards to the assessment needed for the work program, is that conducted over the phone or is face-to-face interview/assessment required?

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On behalf of a representative from OFA's Region I-IV, PeerTA would like to know if States have implemented drug/alcohol testing as a condition of eligibility. Have they found it to be useful or effective in getting clients the services they need?

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On behalf of a representative from OFA's Region I-IV, PeerTA would like to know how States are utilizing technology to streamline the client experience (face-to-face interviews, FaceTime, etc.)?

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On behalf of a representative from OFA's Region I-IV, PeerTA would like to know what strategies States are using to meet their participation rates? What initiatives are improving case management?

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On behalf of a representative from OFA's Region I-IV, PeerTA would like to learn some best practices to assist two-parent families that are working to achieve their required hours/goals?

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On behalf of a representative from OFA's Region I-IV, PeerTA would like to hear from States that use performance-based contracts. Have States been successful with managing them over an extended period of time?

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A representative from OFA's Region I-IV would like to know how agencies deal with staff turnover. Many staff who process TANF or SNAP also receive the offered benefits, so what are some innovative strategies that states use to retain valuable staff?

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