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The OFA PeerTA Archive captures historical information from the peerta.acf.hhs.gov website for reference and record-keeping purposes. The PeerTA site contains information posted within the past three years. You can search for any prior information below.

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This post from a TANF program specialist at the Office of Family Assistance (OFA) describes OFA’s efforts in improving TANF programs across the country. To share ideas about improving case management, integrating two-generation approaches, engaging…

Report

Today in the United States, 57,000 children are living in group placements. This report describes the importance of limiting the role of residential treatment care to its intended purpose, as well as how state and local leaders can work together to…

Report

Gwen Porter, Tribal Council Secretary, Omaha Tribe of Nebraska (Omaha) submitted a technical assistance (TA) request to the OFA Peer Technical Assistance (OFA PeerTA) Network for assistance in supporting their new Tribal Temporary Assistance for…

Webinar / Webcast

This Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) webinar, presented by the U.S. Department of Education and Abt Associates, presents findings from an international assessment of basic skills and provides promising instructional models for adult…

Question / Response(s)

A representative from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services’ Policy and Program Development Unit would like to find out more information about effective transportation models in rural areas that address the needs of TANF recipients and can demonstrate effective program measurements and positive outcomes. Contact information would be helpful.

Journal Article

Child support is a critical source of income, especially for the growing population of children born to unmarried mothers. Given many single mothers’ limited earnings potential, child support from non-custodial fathers is also important. This paper…

Policy Announcement / Memoranda

This "Dear Colleague Letter," issued by the Office of Family Assistance in the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, discusses the new roles for state Temporary Assistance for…

Stakeholder Resource

This blog post kicked off National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. Although the pregnancy rate among U.S. teens has decreased by more than half since 1990, disparities remain. Some youth, including those in the juvenile justice and child welfare…

Question / Response(s)
A representative from the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services would like to find out more information about TANF/WIA connections at the local level in rural areas. Are there any programs that work well together and have successful outcomes? Contact information would be helpful.

Stakeholder Resource

This blog post highlights a recent Federal initiative, the Upskill Initiative, to help workers of all ages and backgrounds obtain higher-paying jobs. This public and private effort creates pathways for over 20 million workers in front-line jobs who…

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