Identification and Development of Referral Systems for TANF Clients with Learning Disabilities

The Welfare Peer Technical Assistance Network supported a one and one-half day technical assistance event in New Hampshire on April 4 and 5, 2000. The first day of the event centered on training for approximately 25 state professionals working with TANF clients with learning disabilities. The second day involved an extensive discussion with the New Hampshire Learning Disabilities Coordinator, Ms. Linda Swenson, and provided an evaluation of the current process of identification and referral for TANF clients with learning disabilities in New Hampshire. Mr. Daniel Fey, Learning Disability Project and Educational Services Coordinator for the Seattle-King County One-stop Center, and a BRIDGES2 trainer, facilitated the training day and provided his expertise in evaluating the current assessment and referral system. Dr. Jeanette Hercik, from the Welfare Peer Technical Assistance Network, was also present for the training day and the evaluation.