TANF Outcomes Technical Assistance and Logistics (TOTAL)

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About TOTAL

The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) launched the TANF Outcomes Technical Assistance and Logistics (TOTAL) project to provide compliance support to state TANF programs responding to new statutory work outcomes reporting requirements and related activities enacted by the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA). P.L. 118-5. TOTAL is led by OFA with contracted support by MEF Associates and its subcontractors, MDRC and Mathematica.

The Pilot Program aims to support states and build new evidence on whether being accountable for work and economic outcomes rather than the work participation rate (WPR) leads to stronger employment outcomes, lower dependency and increased family stability.

Request for Applications due August 15, 2025: State TANF Pilots

30-Day Comment Period Open for Fiscal Responsibility Act TANF Pilot Program 2025 Information Collection

FAQ: TANF Pilots (Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023)