TANF and FBCO Partnerships

Nearly twenty years ago, the Office of Family Assistance hosted the Faith-based and Community Organizations (FBCO) Initiative to better understand and enhance the partnerships between Federal, State, or local governments and FBCOs to provide employment and self-sufficiency services to TANF participants and other low-income populations. While this initiative has since ended, the promising work of the public sector and FBCO collaborations has not. This webpage provides resources intended to help identify, establish, maintain, and strengthen partnerships between TANF agencies and FBCOs.
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Office of Faith Based Initiatives at the New Jersey Department of State

Field Connections / Contact Information

Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives (Oklahoma)

Field Connections / Contact Information

Honoring and Supporting Grandfamilies & Kinship Families in Your Congregation

Fact / Tip Sheet

This Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network tipsheet provides information about kinship families and the challenges they face and presents ideas to help faith communities better serve these families.

A Framework for Building Community Networks to Support Families

Stakeholder Resource

Families thrive when their communities are strong and connected. Yet too often, families face barriers to resources that support well-being, like lack of affordable childcare, safe housing, mental health supports, or job opportunities—barriers…

How Religion Strengthens Family Life in a Fragmented Age

Report

This report from the Sutherland Institute explores how religious involvement and faith communities can support family stability by fostering commitment, shared values, and social support networks. It reviews evidence suggesting that participation…

Trump Hosts CEOs in Unprecedented Faith & Economy Summit

Stakeholder Resource

President Trump hosted an event with over 60 business leaders and CEOs to highlight the synergy between faith-based charity and economic growth. This event recognized business leaders who support initiatives in foster care, fatherhood, poverty…