Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs operate within tight and often complex funding structures, making it critical to plan and allocate resources effectively. GovLoop will host a webinar on May 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET to explore practical approaches to modernizing budgeting processes so agencies can be more flexible and responsive. It will address traditional budgeting methods that don’t always keep pace with changing program needs. For TANF practitioners, the webinar will offer ideas for aligning funding decisions with real-time data and program priorities. Adopting these strategies could lead to better use of funds, improved service delivery, and stronger outcomes for families relying on TANF support.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will host a webinar on April 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET to provide guidance on how to identify and understand key immigration documents used for eligibility verification. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs can use this information to strengthen program integrity and reduce processing delays by helping staff more confidently and accurately verify participant eligibility, ensuring families receive timely access to benefits while maintaining compliance with federal requirements.

The Heritage Foundation will host a webinar on April 30, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ET to explore how family stability connects to broader economic and social outcomes. This presentation will help Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs to better understand how strengthening family relationships and supports can complement employment and income-focused services, producing stable families that achieve more sustainable outcomes.

The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services hosted a webinar on April 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET. They provided an overview of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) process as well as highlighted SAVE’s Case Management, Agency Management and User Management features.

The Administration for Children and Families published a proposed rule in the Federal Register on April 6, 2026, outlining changes to TANF work participation rate calculations, including recalibration of the caseload reduction credit and updates to how certain benefit payments are counted. These proposed updates may significantly affect how states measure performance and structure work activities. During the public comment period, stakeholders should review the proposed rule to understand potential impacts on program operations, reporting, and participant engagement, and are encouraged to submit feedback by May 6, 2026, to help inform the final rulemaking.

The American Public Human Services Association will host a webinar on April 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss consent-based income verification and highlight strategies that improve program efficiency while strengthening trust with participants. TANF programs can use these approaches to streamline eligibility processes, reduce administrative burden, and enhance the overall customer experience while maintaining program integrity.

New federal efforts like A Home for Every Child, updated CFSRs, and emerging performance dashboards signal a shift in direction that raises new questions about how systems can better support children, families, and the workforce. At the center of the conversation is a shared goal: helping every child grow up in a safe, stable home. The American Public Human Services Association will host a webinar on April 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss what this evolving landscape means in practice.

The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services hosted a webinar on April 8, 2026 to provide an overview on Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE). In the webinar, they explained how SAVE works, explain how to register, and offer resources and support.