Could anyone please provide examples of small faith-based local programs that are effectively serving TANF customers? Please describe services provided and recent successes.

Are there any states that means-test their child-only cases (non-parental caregivers, specifically)? Aside from the impacts to foster care caseloads, has anyone thought about the implications of doing so? Does anyone know of any federal regulations that might apply?

Does your State TANF agency utilize card technology to issue supportive services to participants of the TANF work program/welfare to work activities?

What best practices or innovative programs are States and counties implementing relating to transportation assistance for TANF recipients? Are there examples of car-loan, car purchase, or ride share programs being implemented? The State of Virginia would appreciate any information you could provide.

The Rhode Island Rite Works Employment and Retention Services office would like to know how other States have minimized "no shows" for appointments they schedule for clients. Please describe strategies your state has used to get clients into the office and meet scheduled appointment times.

Arizona is considering mandating that some supportive services be issued to participants as incentives for participation for supportive services that are common to all participants, such as, clothing allowances. Are there any other states that are offering any type of support or service to participants as an incentive for continued participation other than monies pertaining to employment retention?