A representative from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services would like to know what strategies States are using to meet the work participation rates for all families and two-parent families?

The Peer TA Network would like to know how TANF agencies engage eligible immigrant, refugee, and limited English proficient TANF populations for work activities? Do agencies have innovative programs to address these populations?

A representative from the Brigid Collins Family Support Center is seeking information to support a local project funded by a Children's Justice Act grant to design and implement a model to train multidisciplinary teams to improve identification, reporting, and investigation of child abuse with children with special health care needs.

The Iowa Department of Human Services is interested in conducting an assessment of the department's 'Family Development and Self-Sufficiency' (FaDSS) program, which provides intensive family development services to TANF families with multiple or severe barriers to self-sufficiency. Are any funding sources available to support an evaluation study of this kind?

A representative from the County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency would like to learn about strategies for working with families who have "timed off," now that they are considered "work eligible" under the new federal TANF law?

Can other states provide best practices around serving two-parent families on their caseloads?

We currently administer the TANF funding for the Domestic Violence Programs in the state. I would like to know how other states are enforcing reporting requirements. Specifically, how funds are applied to services provided and how data is collected. Are there definitions to the required reporting elements? Thank you.

Are you aware of any TANF agencies that have specialized case managers that focus on SSI advocacy? If so, do you have information on what training they've received, job descriptions, competencies?

Have any State or county TANF agencies established constructive relationships with their local public housing agencies? If so, describe how this collaboration was formed and what results/changes have taken place due to this collaboration.

How do States handle the issue of criminal background checks for TANF clients? Should the State notify employers sponsoring work activities about clients who have a criminal record? Please provide State contacts if possible.