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A Question about If Cryptocurrency is Countable for TANF Eligibility

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A representative from the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) would like to know if any other states or tribes deem virtual currency countable for TANF eligibility and if so, how are they implementing this? If VDSS were to do this, they would need to update their state program guidance to reflect how it would be countable. In addition, their state's cash management system would need to be updated to automatically convert virtual currency to US dollars when program participants indicate receipt of income with virtual currency.

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Date
May 2022
Source
OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
Virginia Dep. of Social Services/Economic Assistance and Employment
State
Virginia
Topics/Subtopics
TANF Program Administration
TANF Regulatory Codes

2021 National TANF Directors’ Meeting Session: Transforming the Delivery of Anti-Poverty Tax Credits in California

Record Description

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA) conducted the 2021 National TANF Directors’ Meeting from September 20 - 24, 2021. During this workshop, discussion focused on transforming the delivery of anti-poverty tax credits. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS), together with the California Policy Lab (CPL) and Code for America (CFA), discussed the Department’s tax outreach effort for California's TANF and SNAP participants. Participants learned how to leverage data, communication strategies, and partnerships to increase economic supports available to clients via the tax system.

Record Type
Posting Date
Combined Date
2021-09-20T20:00:00
Source
City/County
Publication Date
2021-09-21
Section/Feed Type
Latest Information from Network (Home)
PeerTA Resources (OFA Initiatives)

2021 National TANF Directors’ Meeting Session: Virtual Engagement: Motivating Participants and Developing Partnerships in Tribal Communities

Record Description

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA) conducted the 2021 National TANF Directors’ Meeting from September 20 - 24, 2021. During this concurrent workshop, panelists explored how Tribal TANF and NEW programs can consider expanding virtual services to motivate participants to pursue opportunities, especially those which may have been previously inaccessible. Speakers discussed a variety of strategies used in the past year to create virtual education and training opportunities and virtual case management services for clients, as well as how these offerings were developed, challenges along the way, witnessed successes, and recommendations for programs considering offering similar resources. This session concluded with a review of OFA’s Coaching for Success eLearning modules, which program staff can use to provide virtual coaching and mentorship to participants.

Record Type
Posting Date
Combined Date
2021-09-20T20:00:00
Source
City/County
Publication Date
2021-09-21
Section/Feed Type
Latest Information from Network (Home)
PeerTA Resources (OFA Initiatives)

Reducing TANF Improper Payments

Record Description

The Improper Payments Information Act of 2002, amended by the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010, requires Federal agencies to estimate, report, and address improper payments in their programs. TANF was designated as high risk for improper payments and, as such, is required to estimate and report on the number of improper payments annually. This Office of Family Assistance information memorandum provides guidance to States on best practices for reduction of improper payments.

Record Type
Combined Date
2019-05-20T00:00:00
Source
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2010-08-31
Section/Feed Type
Legislation and Policy (OFA Initiatives)

Program Integrity and Accountability

Record Description

The Office of Child Care (OCC) works with Child Care Development Funds grantees to ensure that all program funds are used to the benefit of eligible children and families. This OCC factsheet highlights their efforts to strengthen program integrity by focusing on reducing administrative errors and preventing, detecting, and eliminating fraud.

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Combined Date
2010-07-01T00:00:00
Source
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2010-07-01
Section/Feed Type
Latest Information from Network (Home)

The Welfare Rules Databook: State and Territory TANF Policies as of July 2023

Record Description

This Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation brief report describes the ways in which Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) policies vary within the context of the federal program requirements and includes dozens of detailed tables showing policy choices across each state and territory.

Record Type
Combined Date
2025-05-05T00:00:00
Source
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2025-05-05
Section/Feed Type
Latest Information from Network (Home)

Graphical Overview of State and Territory TANF Policies as of July 2023

Record Description

This Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation brief provides a graphical overview of some of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) policy differences across states and territories. It includes information about initial eligibility, benefit amounts, work and activity requirements, and ongoing eligibility and time limits.

Record Type
Combined Date
2025-05-05T00:00:00
Source
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2025-05-05
Section/Feed Type
Latest Information from Network (Home)

2024 Regions I-IV East Coast TANF Directors Meeting

Record Description
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance hosted the Regions I-IV East Coast Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Directors Meeting from July 16 to July 18, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. This meeting was designed to provide participants with an opportunity to engage and collaborate with peers about strengthening programs to better serve communities and support families to achieve better outcomes. Over the course of the meeting, participants engaged in peer-to-peer learning, group discussions, and networking among Federal and state colleagues.
Record Type
Combined Date
2024-07-18T00:00:00
Source
City/County
Publication Date
2024-07-18
Section/Feed Type
PeerTA Resources (OFA Initiatives)

2024 Regions V-VIII State Technical Assistance Meeting

Record Description

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance hosted the Regions V-VIII State Technical Assistance Meeting from July 9 to July 11, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Themed “Reimagining Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Programs through the Lens of Program Participants,” this meeting was designed to inspire, support, and engage TANF program leaders and staff in evidence-driven change that improves programs and positively impacts the lives of the families they serve. Over the course of the meeting, participants engaged in peer-to-peer learning, group discussion and idea generation, and networking among Federal and state colleagues.

Record Type
Combined Date
2024-07-11T14:30:00
Source
City/County
Publication Date
2024-07-11
Section/Feed Type
PeerTA Resources (OFA Initiatives)

Helping TANF Clients Achieve Long-Term Goals Virtual Meetings, February and March 2021

Record Description
In February and March of 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA), held a series of three virtual meetings with state Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) agencies and stakeholders. The series, Navigating New Pathways towards Building Thriving Communities, invited state TANF administrators and other staff to participate in cohorts by ACF Region (Regions I-IV, V-VIII, and IX and X). Each meeting focused on a specific topic related to supporting families through COVID-19 and beyond, and each took place three times (once for each cohort). The Helping TANF Clients Achieve Long-Term Goals virtual meetings focused on how programs can incorporate strategies that foster lasting customer success. These meetings included best practices from programs around the country, success stories of former TANF customers, and discussions about partnerships.
Record Type
Posting Date
Combined Date
2021-02-22T19:00:00
Source
City/County
Publication Date
2021-02-23
Section/Feed Type
Latest Information from Network (Home)
PeerTA Resources (OFA Initiatives)