The Peer TA Network would like to know how other States are handling drug testing and criminal background check fees for recipients in the Community Work Experience Program (CWEP)?

A representative from Turtle Mountain Employment & Training would like to know if anyone knows of funding opportunities available now or in the near future that would service TANF clients in relation to employment and training opportunities?

A representative from the Education Commission of the States would like to learn more about examples of cooperative efforts between schools/business/industry to assist youth in becoming job ready? Examples may be job shadowing, mentor programs, internships, summer employment, etc.

The Peer TA Network would like to know how TANF agencies engage eligible immigrant, refugee, and limited English proficient TANF populations for work activities? Do agencies have innovative programs to address these populations?

A representative from the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Family Assistance would like to know if States count online courses, distance learning or other remote computer-based learning for participation hours for TANF clients in either the Vocational Education Training or Education Directly Related to Employment Activity? If so, how do States verify/supervise hours?

A representative from the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services would like to know what other states conducted research comparing career services offered to TANF clients and staff education/training?

A representative from Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services would like to know if other States in-house or contracted services for employment and training programs?

A representative from the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services would like to know if States have research or current data on the impact of the digital divide upon TANF and low-income youth? Specifically, is there research that might address access to home computers and the Internet for welfare youth?