Have any State or county TANF agencies established constructive relationships with their local public housing agencies? If so, describe how this collaboration was formed and what results/changes have taken place due to this collaboration.

Are there any grants available to non-profit groups that want to try to fund a Fatherhood Coordinator?

Many States are currently using internet technology as an information tool to support their TANF, Child Care, Child Support and/or Child Welfare programs. Have any States' use of the Web progressed to the 'transaction' or 'commerce' phase to assist in providing direct services to their clients?

One of the states in our Region has asked how other states are implementing alternative educational or training programs for teenage parents who are not attending high school or another equivalent training program (Sec. 408 (a)(4)(B)). The concern is for teens under 18 who cannot attend regular high school or GED programs for good cause, such as the prolonged illness of the teen or of the teen's child. If you know how other states may be serving this group, we would appreciate any information you can provide.

One of the states in our region has asked how other states are implementing alternative educational or training programs for teenage parents who are not attending high school or another equivalent training program (Sec. 408 (a)(4)(B)). The concern is for teens under 18 who cannot attend regular high school or GED programs for good cause, such as the prolonged illness of the teen or of the teen's child. If you know how other states may be serving this group, we would appreciate any information you can provide.

I have heard information that some States are providing cars to TANF recipients. Are these States actually providing the money to the client and allowing the client to purchase his/her own car? Are there any less expensive alternative methods, or suggestions to providing this service?

Are there states that have privatized their public welfare programs, in whole or part?