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    Self-Sufficiency

    The vision of the Office of Family Assistance is to support TANF and TANF-eligible populations in moving toward economic and psychological independence. Learn more about practices and programs that support long-term self-sufficiency and reduce the need for public assistance.

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    Social Capital

    Social capital represents an individual’s connection to family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and peers and how these relationships help reinforce positive norms. With increased social capital, one is better able to adapt and react positively to risk or adversity.

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  • Resource Library

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    PeerTA and Partner Resources

    How do current public policies affect TANF-eligible populations? The Resource Library is your source for reports, briefs, infographics, and innovative programs in the field. Learn ways to build your organization and share practices with your peers.

Latest Information From the Network

Developing Apprenticeship Opportunities in Prisons (April 10, 2019)

Family-Focused Strategies for Addressing Opioid Addiction and Recovery Webinar (March 19, 2019)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Data (March 8, 2019)

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title l Wagner-Peyser Act Waiver Request Process (March 7, 2019)

Well-Being of Families After Experiencing Homelessness (March 6, 2019)

Two-Generation/Whole Family Approaches in Anti-Trafficking Programming Webinar (March 6, 2019)

State of the States: Profiles of Hunger, Poverty, and Federal Nutrition Programs (March 1, 2019)

National Nutrition Month (March 1, 2019)

Recently Asked Questions

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September 21, 2018

Encouraging Trust from Participants

A question was asked by a State representative at a recent OFA Regional Workshop: How do you encourage trust from participants to communicate freely on barriers such as substance use in order to best meet their needs? What promising methods do you use to endear that trust?
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August 17, 2018

Question from Oklahoma Department of Human Services

A representative from the Oklahoma Department of Human Services would like to know how states help TANF participants when they face a barrier, such as a traffic fine/ticket, license reinstatement, felony expungement, or other legal expenses that prevents them from obtaining or retaining employment.
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June 25, 2018

Question from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Idaho is interested in hearing from states who have used TANF funds for relative placement for the first 60 days of a child coming into Foster Care.
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Upcoming Events and Webinars

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March 27, 2019
OFA Webinar: Strategies for Improving Child and Maternal Health for TANF and Low-Income Families
Webinar / Webcast | 2:00PM to 3:30PM EDT
April 14, 2019
2019 National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference
Event | 6:00PM to 11:45AM EDT
May 5, 2019
National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Annual Conference
Event | 1:00PM to 2:00PM EDT