Use of TANF Non-Assistance Funds: Models and Strategies

The Welfare Peer Technical Assistance (TA) Network, funded by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), assisted the Colorado Works Program, Office of Self Sufficiency, Department of Human Services, in the planning and hosting of this workshop. The purpose of this technical assistance workshop was to explore new and innovative ways to use TANF non-assistance funds to serve low-income populations. The workshop was designed to allow key county social service staff to learn about existing programs outside the State, hear the Federal perspective relating to TANF non-assistance funds, and provide a forum for dialogue with the State social service office. Participants who attended included county commissioners, social service directors, and key administrative staff. Thirty-one county representatives from all over the State were present.