TANF Caseload Data 2017

Record Description
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance (OFA) has posted Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) caseload and application data for the first quarter of FY 2017 (October-December 2017). The data include families receiving assistance through state TANF and maintenance-of-effort (MOE) separate state programs (SSP). In the first quarter of FY 2017, there was a monthly average of 1.45 million families receiving TANF and SSP cash assistance, representing approximately 3.72 million recipients. The monthly average number of TANF applications received in the first quarter of FY 2017 was approximately 242,000.
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Posting Date
Combined Date
2017-04-13T20:00:00
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Region
City/County
URL
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/resource/tanf-caseload-data-2017
Publication Date
2017-04-14
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OFA Guidance on 2017-18 State Family Assistance Grant Amounts

Record Description
The Office of Family Assistance has issued guidance that informs states of their revised State Family Assistance Grant (SFAG) amounts for fiscal years 2017 and 2018. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 reduced the amount of funds available for states by 0.33 percent in fiscal year 2017 and fiscal year 2018 to set aside funds for research, technical assistance, and evaluation.
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Combined Date
2017-06-19T20:00:00
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Region
City/County
URL
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/resource/tanf-acf-pi-2017-01
Publication Date
2017-06-20
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Question from Torres Martinez Tribal TANF

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A representative from Torres Martinez Tribal TANF asked where they can find the regulations for acquiring a Tribal TANF database system.

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July 2017
Source
OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
Torres Martinez Tribal TANF
Topics/Subtopics
Tribal TANF
TANF Regulatory Codes

OFA Webinar: Strengthening Success through Coordinated Mental Health and Substance Use Services for TANF Participants

Record Description

An interactive webinar Strengthening Success through Coordinated Mental Health and Substance Use Services for TANF Participants was held on May 30, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST; during the webinar, TANF programs shared how they support participants in addressing mental health and substance use challenges. This webinar included an in-depth look into how the featured programs have developed partnerships with mental health and substance use providers and how they ensure continuous support of TANF participants through ongoing collaboration.

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Combined Date
2017-05-30T09:00:00
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Region
City/County
URL
MH & SU Srvcs for TANF Parts Webinar YouTube Video
Publication Date
2017-05-30
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Substance Use and Mental Health Webinar PPT 6.98 MB
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Question from Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal TANF Program

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A representative from the Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal TANF program is interested in trainings or ideas for training new Tribal TANF Case Managers on how to use the information from intake assessments in building a Family Self-Sufficiency Plan.

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Date
May 2017
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OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal TANF
State
California
Topics/Subtopics
Employment
Assessment
TANF Program Administration
Case Management
TANF Regulatory Codes

Rescheduled OFA Webinar: TANF and LIHEAP Coordination

Record Description

The Office of Family Assistance will host a webinar on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) coordination. In this facilitated webinar, presenters will provide an overview of the structure of the LIHEAP block grant and the flexibility afforded to states in its administration and opportunities for coordination with TANF. Presenters from the states of Michigan and Pennsylvania will also discuss examples of different approaches to LIHEAP coordination with TANF and other supplemental funding streams, to maximize the reach of energy assistance to families in need.

This webinar has been rescheduled. An email alert will be sent when a new date is confirmed.

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2017-02-27T19:00:00
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Region
City/County
Publication Date
2017-02-28
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Question from Alabama Department of Human Resources

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A representative from the Alabama Department of Human Resources would like to know if any peers have resources or materials on motivational interviewing skills.

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January 2017
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OFA Peer TA
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Alabama Department of Human Resources
State
Alabama
Topics/Subtopics
TANF Program Administration
Case Management
TANF Regulatory Codes
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Question from Vermont Agency of Human Services

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A representative from the Vermont Agency of Human Services – Economic Services Division would like to know about transportation solutions for rural communities. Have states used Uber to transport participants? What are other transportation methods that are cost effective and can meet transportation needs in rural areas?

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January 2017
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OFA Peer TA
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Agency of Human Services - Economic Services Division
State
Vermont
Topics/Subtopics
Transportation
Access and Availability
TANF Regulatory Codes
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Question from Vermont Department for Children and Families

Question Text

A representative from the Vermont Department for Children and Families, Economic Services, coordinates trainings for TANF case managers and staff who process TANF eligibility. The representative is interested in collaborating and communicating with peers in other states to share training ideas and professional development strategies. Please respond to this post or email Kristen.haydenwest@vermont.gov directly.

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Date
December 2016
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OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
State of Vermont, DCF Economic Services
State
Vermont
Topics/Subtopics
TANF Program Administration
Case Management
Collaborations and Partnerships
TANF Regulatory Codes
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Question from Urban Institute

Question Text

A representative from the Urban Institute would like to know if any states or counties have performance measures based on client employment outcomes. Also, do any states have the ability to track the employment of TANF leavers after they leave the program, and if so, for how long?

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December 2016
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The Urban Institute
State
District of Columbia
Topics/Subtopics
Employment
TANF Program Administration
Performance Outcome Measures
TANF Regulatory Codes